The wide Exe estuary drifts gently past the window as I recline in my train seat, watching swans, gulls, oystercatchers, and darting turnstones on the mudflats. After a hectic summer filled with administrative tasks, I’m embarking on a low-effort getaway through Devon by train, hoping for a restorative, no-fuss retreat. Exmouth, a small and walkable seaside town, is easily accessible via the Avocet Line from Exeter. There's no need for a car or any travel stress—once you arrive, everything