Jetty Marsh

This small site is a mosaic of reedbeds, scrub, grassland, open water and ditches. These habitats support a varied wildlife - over 150 different plant species have been reported along with a variety of animal life. Marbled white butterflies, azure damselflies, six-spot burnet moth and great green bush crickets can all be seen here. The area is also of local importance for breeding birds, notably reed warbler, sedge warbler and the rare and protected Cetti’s warbler. Kingfishers are regularly seen and otters are known to visit the site. Jetty Marsh lies on the route of the Templer Way (see separate entry).

Bird watching best in winter. Site is open all year
Facilities: Information Boards, Visitor Centre, Walks,
Walkway and cycleway to site from Newton Abbot via Newton Quay. The site is also on the Templer Way footpath. Bus route available immediately outside entrance.
Much of Jetty Marsh is level and the paths are well surfaced, so the site is suitable for most wheelchairs, electric scooters and baby buggies.