Exe Estuary Trail

2 Nov - A beautiful day on the south coast coincided with our planned cycling excursion from Topsham. My first time on the Exe estuary trail which is traffic-free, and gives good views alongside the Exe estuary all the way down to Exmouth. The route then follows the old railway line as far as Budleigh Salterton, with its genteel air and pebbly beach. The tide was out on the way down, and in on the way back, so arriving back at Topsham the timing was perfect (as was the late afternoon sunlight) for the high tide wader roost - 23 Greenshanks together at Goosemoor, and an impressive gathering at Bowling Green Marsh - over 100 Avocets, with Curlew, both Godwits, Redshank and Dunlin as well. A very enjoyable trip.