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West Down Beacon – River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton

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West Down Beacon – River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton

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4.8

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West Down Beacon – River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton

05:57

21.5km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

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East Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

West Down Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

West Down Beacon at 423 feet (129 m) is the highest point on this stretch of coast path. There are great views out to sea or along the coast in either direction.

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4.97 km

Orcombe Point and the Geoneedle

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Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, which stretches from Exmouth to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in Dorset. It’s a wonderful feeling …

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11.4 km

Triassic Fossil Roots at Otter Sandstone Cliffs

Highlight • Historical Site

Desert plants had deep roots during the Triassic period. This is the only safe and easy way to see them as fossils in the area.

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11.8 km

Pebble Beach and Marsh View, East Devon National Landscape

Highlight • Beach

Water, coke, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks

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12.5 km

Viewpoint

12.8 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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13.4 km

River Otter

Highlight • Natural

Perfect for filling up water filtration bottle

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14.1 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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15.3 km

Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's most beautiful coastal valleys, a warm welcome awaits you at Otterton Mill - the place in Devon to experience the ancient traditions of flour milling, bread baking and much more.

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18.7 km

Shortwoold Plantation

Forest

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

6.71 km

4.29 km

1.31 km

638 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

3.71 km

3.57 km

2.26 km

1.57 km

961 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

17°C

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West Down Beacon – River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton

West Down Beacon

Orcombe Point and the Geoneedle

Triassic Fossil Roots at Otter Sandstone Cliffs

Pebble Beach and Marsh View, East Devon National Landscape

Mouth of the River Otter

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