Meandering on the Exe Estuary Trail.

This book covers the 20 mile walk from start to finish on what I call the Horseshoe of Delights named because of its shape around the Exe Estuary Trail. Take a walk or go by bike the variation is so different to any other walking trail. Go by bus or train and walk just a short section of the Exe Estuary Trail, take the ferry and make a circular walk out on a day's outing for the whole family. So start at home and customize your planned walk or cycle ride by making it circular with the aid of the bus, train or ferry. Go out for the day and maybe walk from Dawlish to Exminster, then catch the foot ferry over to Topsham across the River Exe before crossing back and catching the bus back to Dawlish or Newton Abbot. If you would like a different route then catch a bus to Exeter and walk to Topsham then on out to Darts Farm Complex, walk around the Bowling Green Marshes via the Goats Walk then back to Exeter or on to Darts Farm to catch a bus back into Exeter. All of this can be put together to create your own routes using the transport of your choose and depending on what you want to see and do along the way. Maybe if you are still undecided then take a circular route from Exminster go across on the foot ferry to Topsham and then walk back to Exeter via the Exeter Ship Canal Swing Bridge back to Exminster. If you would like to extend the walk cross the road at the swing bridge and follow the canal path into the Exeter Quay or maybe on into the city, and then catch the bus back home or the start of your walk. If you are a walker and a bird lover then take time to explore the Exminster and Powderham Marshes and/or Bowling Green Marsh, all of which have a great collection of birds with different species throughout the seasons. To get the full details of these marshes then pick-up a leaflet Exe Estuary Nature Reserve Trail Guide available from many information centres. Please remember The Exe Estuary is recognised as being of international importance for wildlife and as such is designated as a special protection area. Enjoy your time on the Exe Estuary but please be aware of your impact on this fragile environment. Take your litter home Do not disturb the birds or wildlife Stay on the paths and only use the designated area for your activity Be aware of bylaws such as species restrictions when fishing. Be safe and take care to you and all users on the trail. Happy Walking.