A very large area which runs along the beautiful rive Exe. It also connects to the Exwick playing fields. The main train-line runs right through the middle so there is a tunnel to get to either side of the playing fields. As with all playing fields it is a large open space in the middle and trees along the edges (mostly). It is easily accessible and is a very nice walk along the river side of the playing fields. There is also the Flowerpot Skatepark where young and old test their skills on wood and wheels. It has two football pitches, a rugby pitch as well as a half court basketball and trampoline. There are plenty of trees and if you like your Oak trees you won't be disappointed. This is one of the best places for Turkey oak.
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Exeter City Council map data
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Aerial view of the area, courtesy of Google
TREES
  • Apple x 1
  • Blackthorn x 1 (pending verification)
  • Cherry orchard x 10+
  • Common ash x 19
  • Common beech x 1
  • Common elder x 9
  • Common hawthorn x 4
  • Common hazel x 8
  • Common lime x8
  • Dogwood x 6
  • Downy rose x 4
  • English oak x 13
  • Field maple x 10
  • Holly x 3
  • Horse chestnut x 1
  • Italian alder x 1
  • Large leaf lime x 12
  • Lombardy poplar x 8
  • ​Norway maple x 1
  • Rowan x 10
  • Scarlet oak x 4 (pending verification)
  • Sessile oak 2 x (pending verification)
  • Silver birch x 2
  • Silver maple x 8
  • Small leaf lime x 9
  • Sycamore x 3
  • Turkey oak x 11
  • Whitebeam x 1
  • Willow x 6 (pending verification)
PHOTOS
OTHER USEFUL INFO
  • There are three main entrances and open access on the side of the river
  • There is one rubbish bin and two dog bins that I could see
  • There is a small 'trendy' seating area near the Skate park
  • Exeter college manage the site and not the local council
  • Two useful news articles can be found here and also here
  • Runs along the river Exe so some stunning views
  • It has two football pitches, a rugby pitch as well as a half court basketball and trampoline
  • There is a small orchard of mostly Cherry and Common hazel
  • Great for Turkey oak - they have mossy acorns
  • The nearest place to eat is the Mill on the Exe​