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The Brake

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The Brake

St Swithun's church, Woodbury The west tower was built 1407-9 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1104176?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1104176?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Swithun's church, Woodbury Credit: Jonathan Thacker

The Brake, Devon is a sprawling wood located in the southern region of England, known for its enchanting natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this ancient forest is a cherished destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These majestic trees create a serene and tranquil atmosphere, providing a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall charm and appeal of the area.

The Brake is home to a wide variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for animal lovers and birdwatchers. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot red deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The wood is also a haven for various insects and butterflies, further enhancing its ecological significance.

Tranquil pathways wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its hidden gems. These trails are suitable for all levels of fitness, making it accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Along the way, informative signposts provide interesting facts about the wood's history, biodiversity, and conservation efforts.

The Brake, with its breathtaking beauty and abundant wildlife, offers a truly immersive experience in the heart of nature. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventurous exploration, this woodland sanctuary promises an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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St Swithun's church, Woodbury The west tower was built 1407-9 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1104176?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1104176?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Swithun's church, Woodbury
The west tower was built 1407-9 LinkExternal link
Woodbury : The Arch Looking along the road.
Woodbury : The Arch
Looking along the road.
View across Exe Estuary to Lympstone Commando Training Centre The tide is rising to cover the nearby Powderham Sand; the white blocks of CTC Lympstone are reflected in the water
View across Exe Estuary to Lympstone Commando Training Centre
The tide is rising to cover the nearby Powderham Sand; the white blocks of CTC Lympstone are reflected in the water
Avocet line railway at Exton and Exe estuary View from the platform of Exton station towards Mount Howe at Topsham and the mouth of the River Clyst
Avocet line railway at Exton and Exe estuary
View from the platform of Exton station towards Mount Howe at Topsham and the mouth of the River Clyst
Train passing through Exton station by Exe estuary The trains from Exmouth run every half-hour, but only alternate ones can stop at Exton station. The train passing through the station at midday does not stop.
Train passing through Exton station by Exe estuary
The trains from Exmouth run every half-hour, but only alternate ones can stop at Exton station. The train passing through the station at midday does not stop.
Smeath Cottage Bench Mark Situated low down on a side wall.
Smeath Cottage Bench Mark
Situated low down on a side wall.
Gulliford Dissenters' cemetery A short history can be found at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.lympstone.org/general-news/short-history-gulliford-burial-ground" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.lympstone.org/general-news/short-history-gulliford-burial-ground">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Gulliford Dissenters' cemetery
A short history can be found at LinkExternal link
Woodbury Road, Lympstone, from the railway bridge Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lympstone.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lympstone.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Woodbury Road, Lympstone, from the railway bridge
Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Communications mast, by NCN2, Lympstone Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lympstone.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lympstone.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Communications mast, by NCN2, Lympstone
Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Cycle route NCN2 at Lympstone with bridge over minor track Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lympstone.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lympstone.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Cycle route NCN2 at Lympstone with bridge over minor track
Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
The first boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2 Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lympstone.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lympstone.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lympstone">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The first boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2
Lympstone is a village on the Exe Estuary just north of Exmouth. It has a small harbour. Near the village is the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). The training centre has its own dedicated railway halt, Lympstone Commando (not in public use), on the Exeter-Exmouth branch line (Avocet Line). Website: LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
The second boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2, Nutwell Park
The second boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2, Nutwell Park
The second boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2
The second boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2
NCN2 south of CTC Lympstone The white buildings on the skyline are residential blocks for commando trainees at CTC
NCN2 south of CTC Lympstone
The white buildings on the skyline are residential blocks for commando trainees at CTC
NCN2 approaching the Commando Training Centre Part of Sustrans National Cycle Network route 2, this mainly traffic-free cycling route follows the two banks of the Exe estuary, linking Exmouth to Countess Wear (south of Exeter) and Dawlish. On the east side of the estuary, the trail runs close to the Avocet Line. It passes through Lympstone, Exton and Dawlish, and housing estates at Countess Wear. On the west side, it is beside Exeter Canal to Turf Hotel, and passes Powderham Park, before passing through Starcross, Cockwood and Dawlish Warren.
NCN2 approaching the Commando Training Centre
Part of Sustrans National Cycle Network route 2, this mainly traffic-free cycling route follows the two banks of the Exe estuary, linking Exmouth to Countess Wear (south of Exeter) and Dawlish. On the east side of the estuary, the trail runs close to the Avocet Line. It passes through Lympstone, Exton and Dawlish, and housing estates at Countess Wear. On the west side, it is beside Exeter Canal to Turf Hotel, and passes Powderham Park, before passing through Starcross, Cockwood and Dawlish Warren.
Standing water on NCN2 at CTC Lympstone
Standing water on NCN2 at CTC Lympstone
The third boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2 The cycle route is crossing the tidal marshes south of Exton, around the Gillbrook
The third boardwalk between Lympstone and Topsham on NCN2
The cycle route is crossing the tidal marshes south of Exton, around the Gillbrook
New house at Exton, replacing former station building Exton is a village in East Devon. It is served by Exton station, where there is an hourly train service to either Exeter Central or Exmouth. Facilities include a couple of bed and breakfasts, a church St Andrew's), a village hall, a petrol station and a pub restaurant and hostelry (The Puffing Billy).
New house at Exton, replacing former station building
Exton is a village in East Devon. It is served by Exton station, where there is an hourly train service to either Exeter Central or Exmouth. Facilities include a couple of bed and breakfasts, a church St Andrew's), a village hall, a petrol station and a pub restaurant and hostelry (The Puffing Billy).
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The Brake is located at Grid Ref: SX9986 (Lat: 50.665626, Lng: -3.4217983)

Administrative County: Devon

District: East Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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