Otter Estuary Nature Reserve – River Otter loop from Otterton

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Otter Estuary Nature Reserve – River Otter loop from Otterton

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Otter Estuary Nature Reserve – River Otter loop from Otterton

01:23

5.41km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

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691 m

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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826 m

Otter Estuary Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The marshes around the River Otter are part of the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve and are a brilliant place for birdwatching. You can walk all the way up to Otterton …

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1.91 km

Pebble Beach and Marsh View, East Devon National Landscape

Highlight • Beach

Water, coke, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks

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3.39 km

Otter Estuary

Highlight • River

Otter estuary is a tidal inlet where the River Otter meets the English Channel near Budleigh Salterton in Devon, South West England. It covers an area of 33 hectares and …

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3.94 km

River Otter

Highlight • Natural

Perfect for filling up water filtration bottle

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4.67 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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