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River Otter – East Devon Way loop from Budleigh Salterton

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River Otter – East Devon Way loop from Budleigh Salterton

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River Otter – East Devon Way loop from Budleigh Salterton

02:23

29.0km

460m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.84 km for 80 m

After 20.4 km for 184 m

After 24.7 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.44 km

Mouth of the River Otter

Highlight • Natural

The Otter Estuary Nature Reserve is a 57-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest consisting of tidal mudflats and saltmarsh. There is no public access to the estuary itself but footpaths …

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2.88 km

River Otter

Highlight • Viewpoint

The footpath along the River Otter between its estuary next to Budleigh Salterton and Otterton Mill is a lovely way to enjoy this quiet and peaceful area of Devon. The …

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16.8 km

East Devon Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You'll notice the purple signs and foxglove symbols of the East Devon Way along these wide pebblebed trails on Woodbury Common, from the Woodbury Castle hill fort running parallel alongside …

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20.5 km

Woodbury Castle — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

An Iron Age hillfort now cloaked in beech trees, Woodbury Castle sits high on beautiful heathland. It has exceptional earthworks and you can roam amongst its ramparts and down into …

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20.8 km

View of the Exe Estuary

Highlight • Parking

From high up here near Woodbury Castle there are splendid views over the Exe Estuary. On a clear day you will even be able to spot Dartmoor.

There is a …

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21.1 km

An alternative doubletrack linking the castle and Four Firs car parks, on the opposite side of the main road to the main part of the common. Pass fields of dairy cows as you navigate this pebbled and puddled doubletrack road.

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23.2 km

Blackhill Quarry Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ride through the centre of the old quarry here, with the lakes to either side and views to the coast. Look out on the water for birds, including Canada geese and tufted ducks.

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26.4 km

Dalditch Farm Metal Art Installations

Highlight • Structure

Check out all the metal work on the side of Dalditch Farm here, from the postbox to wacky drainpipes. Really creative!

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

8.57 km

8.45 km

2.66 km

413 m

203 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

9.00 km

5.37 km

1.45 km

1.27 km

765 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

26°C

12°C

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River Otter – East Devon Way loop from Budleigh Salterton

Mouth of the River Otter

River Otter

East Devon Way

Woodbury Castle — Iron Age hillfort

View of the Exe Estuary

Castle Low Line Doubletrack

Blackhill Quarry Trail

Dalditch Farm Metal Art Installations

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