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Horsey Island Devon

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Cross Banks pond.
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Maurice Clements
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Cross Banks pond.

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Site Details

The River Caen has small areas of mudflats; it flows into the larger Taw estuary. Horsey Island is a large marshy area mainly used for grazing sheep and cattle; there are ponds and reedbeds scattered across the site. Located c. 2 miles south of Braunton.

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Directions

Follow the sigposts to the Coast Path at Wrafton on the A361 (SS493356).

Access

Horsey Island is farming land. Excellent views across it can be obtained from the South West Coast Path, which encircles the site. Access at Velator SS484355.

Parking

Park at riverside car park (SS484355).

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