Seaton Wetlands
Award winning accessible adventure
Seaton Wetlands
Award winning accessible adventure
Seaton Wetlands
EDNL thanks to Kyle Baker
Seaton Wetlands
Award winning accessible adventure

Seaton Wetlands is an award-winning local nature reserve that transforms the lower Axe Valley into a vibrant haven for wildlife and people alike.

Made up of four distinct sites—Seaton Marshes, Black Hole Marsh, Colyford Common, and Stafford Marsh—the reserve spans nearly 4km of level trails and scenic boardwalks.

Unlike many wilder reserves, Seaton is designed for everyone. It features over 4km of level, buggy, and wheelchair-friendly paths, and even offers an all-terrain “Tramper” mobility scooter for hire.

Information
Dog Walking No dogs
Accessible Flat tarmacked paths
Views Birds galore!

Additional Information

Refreshments Facilities

Hot drinks can be purchased in the discovery hut.

Accessible Accessibility Information

Flat tarmacked paths make this one of East Devon’s National Landscape most accessible sites

Bus Getting here

Latest public transport availability can be planned via Traveline’s website.

Parking Parking

Take Seaton Road turning off the A3052, following the brown signs for’Seaton Wetlands’. Turn left into Seaton Cemetery, continue through to the Seaton Wetlands car park. Suggested donation £1.

Dog Walking Dogs

To protect sensitive ground-nesting birds, dogs are not permitted (except assistance dogs).

Accessible Toilets Toilets

Toilets near the discovery hut

Birdwatcher’s Paradise

With five bird hides and a 360-degree viewing platform, you can spot everything from elegant Avocets and Kingfishers to hunting Ospreys and Barn Owls.

The Discovery Hut

Located at Stafford Marsh, this hub is the heart of the reserve. Here, you can learn about recent sightings, hire pond-dipping equipment, or enjoy a coffee while watching the “nest cams.”

Seaton Tramway

For a truly memorable visit, you can arrive via the Seaton Tramway, which has its own dedicated “Wetlands” halt, allowing you to travel through the marshes on a heritage tram.

Where next?

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