In memory of Grumpy .............. Traditional Cache
BlitzMar2010: It’s had a good innings but it’s time to go
In memory of Grumpy ..............
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Northam Burrows Country Park lies at the western edge of the Taw Torridge Estuary lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the Burrows forms an integral part of the newly designated United Nations Biosphere Reserve.
This walk is about 4 miles long.
The Northam Burrows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is about 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain with salt marsh, sand dunes and generally unimproved grasslands.
The Park is open to pedestrians at all times but there are restrictions on vehicles. The toilet facilities are available from 9.30 a.m. to 5.p.m Easter to the end of October .
Vehicle Access
There are three main entry points. Sandymere road via Northam Square , Pebbleridge Road via Westward Ho! and the Tip Road via Burrows Lane on the Appledore Road.
Vehicles are to leave the park at 10pm in Summer - BST and 6pm in Winter - GMT when the gates are locked against vehicular traffic but pedestrian gates are still open.
From May to September there is a toll charge (£4.50 all day last year) for the privilege of bringing a vehicle onto the common.
For further information (visit link)
PLEASE NOTE there is livestock grazing on this common, dogs are welcome but under strict control and preferably on a lead.
Great views across the Burrows from here and a view of a section of the Royal North Devon Golf Course.
Stealth may be required as this area is popular with muggle dog walkers and golfers especially on sunny days.
Cache placed with the kind permission of Torridge District Council.
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