We faced a huge challenge in developing the area as a wildlife habitat. It has been cleared and over 200 trees planted, ponds created and natural areas allowed to develop. We are proud of our wildlife haven and hope you enjoy its many delights.
Devon Railway Centre lies alongside the River Exe in the Exe Valley. It attracts a range of wildlife both from the river and within our own wildlife area.
Our Narrow Gauge Railway takes you on a journey to explore wildlife around the centre and often the driver will stop next to our ponds for you to take a closer look at the inhabitants!
Our ponds attract frogs, toads, dragonflies, damselflies, mayflies and moorhens (who have successfully reared young on the ponds in the last few years). Even the resident ducks from the river enjoy quiet times here.
The picnic site is the perfect spot to view wildlife on the river. It is possible to see trout, kingfishers, herons and, if they are feeling friendly, an otter or two.
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The same view today