“Building the boardwalk has improved the surface of the coast path and allowed for the natural flow of water onto this special piece of marshland habitat,” said Exmoor ranger and project lead, Charlotte Wray.
The boardwalk was designed by the park’s field services team, and the timber was milled from wood gathered from within Exmoor.
The path was funded by donations from holiday rental company, The Best of Exmoor, donations to a fundraiser, and match funding from the South West Coast Path Association.
“The boardwalk is fantastic and now makes this part of the coast path walkable all year round, whilst also protecting and enhancing the important marshland habitat,” Lorna Sherriff, national trail officer at the South West Coast Path Association, said.
“Those who love and enjoy Exmoor and contribute to our CareMoor for Exmoor campaigns are helping to support nature, heritage conservation, and access projects that can be enjoyed by everyone,” Ms Wray added.