Forests & woodlands · South West England
Powderham Marshes
Powderham Marshes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Powderham Marshes is woodland in Devon, South-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area EX6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Powderham Marshes is a forest located in Exminster, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site, recognising its ecological significance within the Exe Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6698, -3.4794
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Exminster
- Postcode
- EX6 8EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w97553812 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Powderham Marshes?
- Powderham Marshes is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 8EB), in the parish of Exminster.
- Is Powderham Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — Powderham Marshes is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Powderham Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, Powderham Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Powderham Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 8EB.