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Walk – Morning walk from Powderham Church to Turf Lock on Saturday 7th November 2026

A morning walk, aiming to see wildfowl and waders on the Exe estuary and wintering birds in the neighbouring fields. We hope to get good views of large flocks of Brent Geese and Black-tailed Godwits, plus Red-breasted Mergansers on the estuary.

Meet: 9.30 am at Powderham church car park (what3words: ///chemistry.roost.agents; EX6 8JJ).

Price: £2 for non-members, free for members of Exeter local group.

Walking difficulty: Easy.

Please bring binoculars with you if you have them, and appropriate weatherproof clothing and waterproof footwear. Assistance dogs only. Parking donation for church car park. No toilets until Turf Lock.

Powderham turf lock
Powderham Castle, Richard Swinbank