Exmouth is at the very mouth of the amazing river Exe which travels 54 miles. It's source Simonbath, is near the Bristol Channel in the north and travels all the way down to the English Channel in the south. The source and what gives the Estuary it's name is Exmoor. Exmoor is 267 sq/miles and is made up of  some of the most fantastic scenery in Britain with wooded coastline and some of the talest sea cliffs in the country.

The River Exe itself travels down through the West Country and has played a very important historical role as a key source of access to the important ports of Exeter and Topsham. Tiverton, although not a major port, used the power of the River Exe as a source of power for it's booming wool industry.

As you travel down the Exe, you will notice a wier near Exeter, which was built in the 13th centuary after the countess of Devon got in a strop with the port of Exeter. This is the reason for the building of one ofbritains oldest canels which joins the Exe at Turf Locks.

Along the trail which runs from Exmouth to Exeter, you will take in some breathtaking scenery. At the mouth in Exmouth, you will be ablle to see huge mud flats at low tide which is know as Cockle Sand. This is a key source of food foor many rare and interesting birds which is why the RSPB play an active role in the Estuary. At high tide, the views are transformed to show a enormous expanse of rippling water which streches all the way across to Starcross. This can be seen from the Starcross Fishing and Cruising clubs own webcam . 

The River Exe is met by one of the last remaining sand spits in the world at Dawlish. A water taxi can be caught to explore this 2 mile sand spit which contains a rare variety of plants, some of which are only found in a few places. As you travelfurther towards Exeter, the first village you will enter is Lympstone followed by Exton, Topsham and of course, Exeter. More information can be found on these places via the links at the top of the website.