Northam Burrows Country Park

Lying at the entrance to the Taw-Torridge Estuary, Northam Burrows supports a range of coastal habitats. These include saltmarsh, a cobble ridge and a system of sand dunes that is rich in plants including lady’s bedstraw and wild thyme. Wet grassland and dune slacks are also present, and are home to such species as yellow iris and the rare water germander. Thickets of hawthorn and bramble further enhance the diversity of the park.

Northam Burrows provides a home for many birds. Amongst others, golden plovers and brent geese overwinter here, and wheatears and grasshopper warblers breed on site.

Where: SS 445308
When: All year round
Facilities: Car Park, Visitor Centre,
Access: The South West Coast Path runs around the seaward edge.
Hints and Tips: Lying at the entrance to the Taw-Torridge Estuary, Northam Burrows supports a range of coastal habitats and a wide range of birds.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2008 Opening: 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008