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White Cross Viewpoint – View from Fire Beacon Hill loop from Ottery St. Mary

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White Cross Viewpoint – View from Fire Beacon Hill loop from Ottery St. Mary

Moderate

4.0

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White Cross Viewpoint – View from Fire Beacon Hill loop from Ottery St. Mary

01:49

22.8km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.83 km for 204 m

After 8.64 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.69 km

East Hill

Forest

10.7 km

Forest Path Near Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Forest

The area leading up to Fire Beacon Hill area is enjoyable to ride on. The surfaces and scenery vary, variation of sights and views also. It is what bike riding is about in this area

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12.0 km

View of the Otter Valley from White Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view west from here looks over the Otter Valley and its glorious. On a clear day you can see Woodbury Common and Dartmoor, both also popular MTB spots in …

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12.0 km

White Cross Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

At White Cross you’ll find a free, off-road car park with tree cover and remarkable views. Looking west, the entire Otter Valley seems to unfold for your pleasure alone. Patchwork …

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13.1 km

Ancient Woodland and Bluebells on Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

This enchanting woodland on the slopes of Fire Beacon Hill is filled with gnarled trees and twisted branches creating a mystical atmosphere.

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13.5 km

View from Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fire Beacon Hill is a local nature reserve and on a clear day the views are superb. You can see the south coast all the way along Lyme Bay in …

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13.5 km

View of Sidmouth and the English Channel from Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

The strenuous hike up here is well worth the effort when you see the views from the top. Looking south, the hills drop away to the patchwork valley and the …

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15.0 km

Brick Archway on Disused Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

along the edge of a steep, wooded valley.

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19.6 km

Knights Farm Shop (Closed)

Highlight • Other

Great stop for a coffee and cake. Amazing bacon too.

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22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

8.65 km

2.89 km

551 m

133 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

6.04 km

5.22 km

3.35 km

177 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

23°C

13°C

46 %

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White Cross Viewpoint – View from Fire Beacon Hill loop from Ottery St. Mary

Forest Path Near Fire Beacon Hill

View of the Otter Valley from White Cross

White Cross Viewpoint

Ancient Woodland and Bluebells on Fire Beacon Hill

View from Fire Beacon Hill

View of Sidmouth and the English Channel from Fire Beacon Hill

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Knights Farm Shop (Closed)

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