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Starcross

National Rail | station code SCS

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From Starcross there are excellent views across the Exe Estuary to Exmouth.

www.exe-estuary.org

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Powderham Castle 1½ miles or by bus

Guided tours of the majestic state rooms. Gardens, woodlands, lake, miniature railway. Please see website for special events. Tearoom.
Open Mar-Oct, MTWThFSu 1100-1600 but check website for closure dates.
www.powderham.co.uk
Bus 2 from opposite Station to entrance, 4 minute journey, Daily ½-hourly. Operated by Stagecoach. Buses also operate from Exeter Bus Station.

Starcross map
Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats

Exminster and Powderham Marshes Nature Reserve RSPB by bus

These marshes are areas of wet grassland used by many wetland birds, notably at high tide. Farmland birds may be seen at Powderham Marshes. The Exe Estuary is particularly important for birds in winter.
Open at all times.
www.rspb.org.uk/exminster
Bus 2 from opposite Station to Swans Nest Inn roundabout, 12 minute journey, Daily ½-hourly. Operated by Stagecoach. Buses also operate from Exeter Bus Station.

Exminster map

Explorer Map 114 Exeter & Exe Valley

Explorer Map 115 Exmouth & Sidmouth

Explorer Map OL44 Torquay & Dawlish

Explorer Map OL20 South Devon

Pathfinder Guide South Devon