Fishing on the River Exe, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RP

Fishing On The River Exe, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RP

A charming length of double and single bank fishing on the River Exe opposite Bickleigh Castle.

Bickleigh Village 0.5 miles - Tiverton 4 miles - Exeter 12 miles

• Fishing Rights • River Exe • 582 Yards • Double & Single Bank • Fishing Hut • 0.75 Acres • Good Access •

Offers in excess of £75,000

Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk Fishing On The River Exe, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RP

SITUATION The next stretch is known as 'The Run' where Salmon The fishing rights lie on the River Exe, opposite hold before entering the Junction Pool. This is good Bickleigh Castle and approximately half a mile from for fly as a medium to low water pool and carries on the village of Bickleigh. The market town of Tiverton is to very deep water. This first stretch is also good for 4 miles to the north and the Cathedral City of Exeter is Brown Trout but has not been fished for many years. 12 miles to the south. After the bridge over the river there is an unnamed INTRODUCTION pool, good for salmon and trout in medium water, The River Exe rises at Exe Head near Simonsbath leading to a mini weir which then flows into the within the Exmoor National Park, and flows south for Turbine Pool which is very good in low water. around 50 miles until reaching the sea at Exmouth. The Exe is renowned for Brown Trout and Salmon Fishing records are limited but when it was fished and is known to be a balanced fly fishing stream. regularly prior to 2000, we are informed that catching twenty salmon in a year would not be uncommon. This particular stretch of fishing lies opposite Bickleigh Castle and comprises 582 yards in total, including 492 FISHING HUT yards of double bank and 90 yards of single bank and Positioned at the southern end of the stretch of the also 0.75 acres of freehold land, as shown on the fishing and on the site of an old Pump House is an attached plan. elevated fishing hut of timber construction, with steps leading up to it. DESCRIPTION The fishing starts at the Junction Pool, where the Little ACCESS Dart River flows into the Exe. Salmon hold here Access to the fishing is mainly from the western bank waiting for summer rain to cross the weir at Bickleigh via the bridge over the river. This is with or without Bridge. This is an effective pool in all water heights vehicles. There is also a right to access the fishing and we are told it is good for fly and spinning. over the fields to the east of the river on foot. Neither bank has public access across it. Fishing On The River Exe, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RP

TENURE & POSSESSION The rights offered are for the sole and exclusive right Viewers are advised not to enter, or get too near to of fishing and taking fish together with the right to trim the water. the banks, trees and bushes overhanging the river, to DIRECTIONS cleanse the river and to cut weeds and make pools for From Tiverton take the A396 south towards Exeter the purposes of such fishing rights. and just before Bickleigh bridge turn right signposted

to Crediton on the A3072. Cross over the humpback The area edged red on the land plan is held freehold. bridge and follow the road to the left, and take the first METHOD OF SALE left turn towards Bickleigh Castle. Continue along this The fishing rights are offered for sale by private treaty. road and the fishing will be found on the left after a short distance. LOCAL AUTHORITY Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix CONTACT INFORMATION Lane, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP. Tel: 01884 255255 Stags Tiverton, 19 Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, www.middevon.gov.uk. EX16 6AA. Tel: 01884 235705. email: [email protected] PLANS A plan which is not to scale, is included with these DISCLAIMER sale particulars for identification purposes only. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. VIEWING Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Please contact WARNING Stags (01884 235705) prior to viewing. Viewing is with Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take full particulars and a land plan to hand during daylight care when viewing the property, particularly in the hours only. There may be livestock grazing the land vicinity of farm buildings and livestock. east of the river, so please be careful to keep all gates closed. Fishing On The River Exe, Bickleigh, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RP

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