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[[File:River Clyst, near Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 462592.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Clyst near Topsham]] | [[File:River Clyst, near Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 462592.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Clyst near Topsham]] | ||
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The '''River Clyst''' is a river of eastern [[Devon]]. For most of its course it is a small, village river, but at its lower reaches it becomes a broad, tidal river and flows into the long estuary of the [[River Exe]] below [[Exeter]]. | The '''River Clyst''' is a river of eastern [[Devon]]. For most of its course it is a small, village river, but at its lower reaches it becomes a broad, tidal river and flows into the long estuary of the [[River Exe]] below [[Exeter]]. | ||
| − | The river gives a name to the villafges of [[Clyst William]], [[Clyst | + | The river gives a name to the villafges of [[Clyst William]], [[Clyst Hydon]], [[Clyst St Lawrence]], [[Clyst St Mary]], [[Clyst St George]], [[Clyst Honiton]] and [[Broadclyst]], and the farmsteads at West Clyst ({{wmap|50.746965|-3.454107|name=West Clyst}}) and Ashclyst ({{wmap|50.775467|-3.403224|name=Ashclyst}}). Its name is thought to be from the old British language, or Old Welsh, ''clyst'', meaning "clear stream". |
==Course== | ==Course== | ||
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==Estuary and bridge== | ==Estuary and bridge== | ||
[[File:Confluence of the Clyst and the Exe between Exton and Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 1270800.jpg|right|thumb|220px|The Clyst meets the Exe]] | [[File:Confluence of the Clyst and the Exe between Exton and Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 1270800.jpg|right|thumb|220px|The Clyst meets the Exe]] | ||
| − | In 2011 work started on a new £500,000 cycle and pedestrian bridge crossing the River Clyst at Fishers Mill, Topsham, forming part of the Sustrans’ [[National Cycle Network]]. The bridge feeds into the Exe Estuary Trail, part of NCN2. A 50-yard elevated timber boardwalk was planned across the salt marshes and flood plain with a main bridge spanning | + | In 2011 work started on a new £500,000 cycle and pedestrian bridge crossing the River Clyst at Fishers Mill, Topsham, forming part of the Sustrans’ [[National Cycle Network]]. The bridge feeds into the Exe Estuary Trail, part of NCN2. A 50-yard elevated timber boardwalk was planned across the salt marshes and flood plain with a main bridge spanning 30 yards across the river. The new bridge is downstream from an existing narrow Grade II Listed masonry highway bridge. |
In winter, the flood plain attracts large flocks of Brant geese and Canada geese. On the north side of the Clyst, just west of the Exmouth railway line, is Bowling Green Marsh, a small RSPB reserve with a hide ({{map|SX971877}}). | In winter, the flood plain attracts large flocks of Brant geese and Canada geese. On the north side of the Clyst, just west of the Exmouth railway line, is Bowling Green Marsh, a small RSPB reserve with a hide ({{map|SX971877}}). | ||
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* [http://topshambns.blogspot.co.uk/ Topsham Birdwatching & Naturalist Society] | * [http://topshambns.blogspot.co.uk/ Topsham Birdwatching & Naturalist Society] | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Clyst}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Clyst}} | ||
[[Category:Rivers of Devon]] | [[Category:Rivers of Devon]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Tributaries of the River Exe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:14, 26 July 2018
The River Clyst is a river of eastern Devon. For most of its course it is a small, village river, but at its lower reaches it becomes a broad, tidal river and flows into the long estuary of the River Exe below Exeter.
The river gives a name to the villafges of Clyst William, Clyst Hydon, Clyst St Lawrence, Clyst St Mary, Clyst St George, Clyst Honiton and Broadclyst, and the farmsteads at West Clyst (50°44’49"N, 3°27’15"W) and Ashclyst (50°46’32"N, 3°24’12"W). Its name is thought to be from the old British language, or Old Welsh, clyst, meaning "clear stream".
Course
The Clyst rises near the village of Clyst William near Cullompton. It then runs west and southwest, flowing through the settlements of Norman's Green, Plymtree, Clyst Hydon, Clyst St Lawrence, Westwood, emerging in the Clyst Valley.
From there, the river goes southward through Broadclyst, West Clyst, Clyst Honiton, Clyst St. Mary and Clyst St. George, eventually flowing into the Exe estuary at Bowling Green Marsh, immediately south of the port of Topsham near Exeter.
Estuary and bridge
In 2011 work started on a new £500,000 cycle and pedestrian bridge crossing the River Clyst at Fishers Mill, Topsham, forming part of the Sustrans’ National Cycle Network. The bridge feeds into the Exe Estuary Trail, part of NCN2. A 50-yard elevated timber boardwalk was planned across the salt marshes and flood plain with a main bridge spanning 30 yards across the river. The new bridge is downstream from an existing narrow Grade II Listed masonry highway bridge.
In winter, the flood plain attracts large flocks of Brant geese and Canada geese. On the north side of the Clyst, just west of the Exmouth railway line, is Bowling Green Marsh, a small RSPB reserve with a hide (SX971877).
Outside links
- Location map: 50°40’41"N, 3°27’7"W
