Events at Bowling Green and Goosemoor
Discover exciting events all year at Bowling Green and Goosemoor.
Wildfire risk
With wildfire risk currently extremely high, we urge visitors to take extra care by avoiding any activity that could start a fire and immediately reporting any signs of smoke or fire to 999 to help protect people and wildlife. Please note, some of our nature reserves are closed due to wildfires, please check before you travel.
Advice on wildfire preventionThu 30 July 2026 12:00 Days out
Bowling Green and Goosemoor
TopshamOpenSee opening timesWander the wending waterways at Bowling Green Marsh and watch Little Grebes, Pintails, and Black-tailed Godwits, while the occasional Peregrine sends the flocks scattering.
About
The Lookout opening times are Wednesdays to Sunday 10am-4pm (subject to volunteer availability).
You'll find Bowling Green and Goosemoor on the junction of the River Exe and the River Clyst, close to the town of Topsham. It's an ideal spot to watch birds up close, including spring and autumn migrating birds, and winter flocks of waders, ducks and geese feeding and resting, all from the comfort of the Lookout hide.
A haven for overwintering birds, autumn and winter are a busy time at Bowling Green Marsh. Flocks of Redshanks, Greenshanks and Dunlins and hundreds of Curlews arrive to find their high-tide roosting spots.
Plus, you can enjoy two reserves in one trip here, as RSPB Goosemoor is located just east of Bowling Green Marsh. To visit Goosemoor from Bowling Green, simply head under the railway bridge. For panoramic views across the reserve, take a walk or cycle along the elevated track to Darts Farm. The viewpoints along the way are great places to spot wetland birds like Black-tailed Godwits, Redshanks and Little Egrets.
At a glance
1 Blue Badge space just outside the hide. The nearest parking is at the Council Pay & Display car park at Holman Way (75 spaces) and the Quay (24 spaces). 'Orange badge' adjacent reserved parking space available.
Nearest accessible WC at the Quay in Topsham (RADAR key) and for patrons at Darts Farm where there is an RSPB shop, both 0.75 mile (1 km) away.
Nearest baby changing at the Quay in Topsham (RADAR key) and for patrons at Darts Farm where there is an RSPB shop, both 0.75 mile (1 km) away.
Pushchair Accessible
Pushchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Nearest public toilets at the Quay in Topsham (RADAR key) and for patrons at Darts Farm where there is an RSPB shop, both 0.75 mile (1 km) away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Dogs welcome on a lead on the permissive path to the Clyst viewing platform. Registered assistance dogs only are welcome in the Lookout. Sorry, dogs are not welcome in the wildlife garden. There is no public access to lagoon and grazing marsh.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
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Contact Bowling Green and Goosemoor
exe.estuary@rspb.org.uk Bowling Green and Goosemoor, Bowling Green Rd, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0BE 01392 833311