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Dates for Your Diary Dates for your Diary Wednesday 11th June An evening with the Devon Wildlife Trust Trust Reserves in Devon by Matt Boydell Reserves Manager Seaton Jurassic ‐ plans for the new Visitor Centre by Harry Barton CEO of the Trust Research and Conservation in Lyme Bay by Richard White Conservation Policy Manager Seaton Town Hall, 6.30pm for 7pm Free entry, refreshments available Sunday 22nd June Midsummer Evening Cruise around Lyme Bay with Stuart Lines and commentary by Donald Campbell Leaving Seaton sea front at 5.30pm ‐ tickets £10 Saturday 19th July Natural Seaton Festival Displays by local wildlife and conservation groups including family activities – free entry Thury Harcourt Square, 10am to 4pm Saturday 26th July Two afternoon cruises around Lyme Bay, with Stuart Lines and commentary by Mike Lock Leaving from Seaton sea front at 12.45pm and 2pm Tickets £6 adults £4 children under 14’s Tickets available from Osbornes, Fore Street, Seaton Booking recommended for cruises For more information please contact [email protected] or 01297 22198 Seaton Wetlands Directions to Points of Interest 1 From Seaton Jurassic, walk towards Harbour Road, past the 6 After following the cliff top for a few hundred yards, the Axmouth Camping Tram Station, turn left and continue walking along Harbour Coast Path descends down into the Undercliff National Nature and Caravan Site Road until you reach Axe Yacht Club. Reserve. At times the pathway can be challenging underfoot, particularly during bad weather, so care is needed. AXMOUTH 2 Cross over the River Axe using Britain’s oldest concrete bridge which opened in 1877. Turn left, then take the track on the 7 The path begins to climb up steep steps that take you onto right hand side, signed Coast Path and Axe Cliff Golf Club. Goat Island itself. There are information boards about Goat Island that will let you know that you have reached your The path climbs steadily up towards Axe Cliff Golf Club. 3 destination. Borrow Pit Walk straight on and continue through the golf course (watch out for golf balls!) to then enter a sunken Devon Lane, which in spring is full of wild flowers. Alternative Walks - optional Axe Estuary Axe At the first junction, take the right turn. Follow the 4 A Circular walk via Axmouth tree lined pathway for a short distance. SEATON B Seaton to Lyme Regis - SW Coast Path 5 On reaching the open fields of Haven Cliffs, take a moment to take in the wonderful views along the coast in both (leads you through the entire National Nature Colyford Road directions. Most impressive, is the white Cretaceous Reserve) - approximately 4.5 hours. A 9A bus back to Seaton. A cliffs at the most westerly point. Play Park Skate 4 park Pathway crosses golf course Keep walking! Limited parking Axe Cliff Golf Club 3 5 SW COASTAL PATH 1 Dark bush-cricket Seaton Jurassic Bullfinch White-tailed bumblebee Harbour Road Axmouth Bridge Trevelyan Rd 2 Beach Rd The Undercliffs National Nature Reserve Axmouth Harbour Axe Yacht The Prow 6 Esplanade Club Lyme Regis 7 The Waves Pebble Beach Haven cliffs B Goat Island ‘The Great Chasm’ SEATON BAY SW COASTAL PATH KEY Culverhole Point Road Parking Goat Island Trail Viewpoint Footpath Tourist Information Footpath via Axmouth - optional Picnic Site Church Museum Bee orchid Refreshments Cliff Fall Toilets 1 7 Points of Interest Dingy skipper Greater butterfly orchid Pyramidal orchid Disclaimer: The Goat Island map is a guide only. Please be aware, we accept no liability for damage, loss or injury of any nature on this trail..
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