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Description
Noss Mayo is a small village just inland of the coast of South West Devon, on it's Northern edge is Newton Creek an Eastern arm of the Yealm Estuary. On the coast to the South East is Stoke Point, the long distance South West Coast Path runs West from the Point towards the River Yealm Estuary, giving views of the English Channel to the South. The area has a variety of habitats including farmland, village, woodland and estuary as well as the coastal walk. There are numerous starting points with both long and short routes available, the starting points are well served by a number of car parking options (see P's on map and press STARS for more information).
The area is well known for sightings of Cirl Bunting and Dartford Warbler on land with Northern Gannet frequently seen offshore especially with onshore winds. During Spring/Summer/Autumn be sure to check out Brookings Down Wood and Eastern Hill Wood for Passerines. During Autumn/Winter/Spring be sure to check out Estuary as many birds shelter here especially during stormy weather.
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Access
The main A379 runs between Plymouth (to the West) and Kingsbridge (to the East), depending on direction of travel on arriving at the large village of Yealmpton turn South onto the B3186 signed Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo, continue on this B3186 to Noss Mayo.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Sea , City/village , Agriculture , BeachConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migration , Summer , Autumn , Spring , WinterRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Further to the West is Wembury Point (see separate entry), for another Cirl Bunting hot spot.