Colyford in England
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River Axe (Lyme Bay)

The River Axe is a river in Dorset, Somerset and Devon, in the south-west of England. It rises near Beaminster in Dorset, flows west then south by Axminster and joins the English Channel at Axmouth near Seaton in Lyme Bay. During its 22-mile course it is fed by various streams and by the tributary rivers Yarty and Coly. It is a shallow, non-navigable river, although its mouth at Axmouth has some boating activity. Fish include brown trout, dace, roach and occasional salmon.

Located at 50.7122, -3.05703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of Devon, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Devon, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset, Rivers of Somerset

Seaton Tramway

The Seaton Tramway is an 838mm narrow gauge electric tramway which operates over the route of a former British Railways branch line in Seaton, Devon. The line was converted between 1969 and 1971 by Claude Lane, who had bought the line from BR and had successfully operated trams in Eastbourne as a visitor attraction. The 3-mile route runs through East Devon's Axe Valley, between the coastal resort of Seaton, the small village of Colyford and the ancient town of Colyton.

Located at 50.722, -3.059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Heritage railways in England, Tram transport in England, Rail transport in Devon

Axmouth

Axmouth is a village and civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England, near the mouth of the River Axe. The village itself is about 1 km inland, although the parish extends to the sea. The village is near Seaton and Beer which are on the other side of the Axe estuary. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 493.

Located at 50.7167, -3.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Villages in Devon

East Devon Way

The East Devon Way is a long distance footpath in England. It runs for 38 miles between Exmouth in East Devon and Lyme Regis in Dorset. Landscapes seen on the path include; estuary, high open commons, woodlands and river valleys. The route includes some fairly steep climbs but is generally not challenging. The path runs inland but links with the South West Coast Path at both ends. There is rail access to Exmouth via branch line from Exeter and buses serve both ends of the route.

Located at 50.707, -3.096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Devon, Long-distance footpaths in England, Visitor attractions in Devon, East Devon

Hawkesdown Hill

Hawkesdown Hill is an Iron Age Hill fort close to Axmouth in Devon situated on a prominent hillside above the Axe Estuary. It is approximately 132 Metres above Sea Level.

Located at 50.7181, -3.0439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hill forts in Devon, Hills of Devon

Seaton Down

Seaton Down is the location of an Iron Age hill fort that takes the form of an earthwork with a large linear rampart cutting a promontory of land at the northeast end of the down off as a defensive fortification. It is slightly unusual in this layout when compared with other forts in the area. The fort is approximately 125 metres above sea level.

Located at 50.7212, -3.0862 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hill forts in Devon

Axmouth Priory

Axmouth Priory was a priory in Devon, England.

Located at 50.7139, -3.04945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monasteries in Devon

Colcombe Castle

Colcombe Castle was a now lost castle or fortified house situated about 1/2 mile north of the village of Colyton in East Devon. It was a seat of the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon, whose principal seat was Tiverton Castle, about 22 miles to the NW. It was used as his seat by Thomas de Courtenay, 5th Earl of Devon (d.1458) whilst his widowed mother occupied Tiverton Castle as her dower house.

Located at 50.7477, -3.0666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in Devon,