Otter Estuary Nature Reserve – Otterton Ledge loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Otter Estuary Nature Reserve – Otterton Ledge loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Otter Estuary Nature Reserve – Otterton Ledge loop from Budleigh Salterton

07:39

27.0km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

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5.49 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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6.03 km

Viewpoint

9.87 km

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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12.1 km

Otterton Ledge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Otterton Ledge to the east of the mouth of the River Otter is a good example of a wave cut platform. This is where the sea has eroded the …

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13.6 km

View of the Jurassic Coast

Highlight • Beach

Walking along the coast is strenuous do carry some light provisions and appropriate walking gear….good footwear is essential.

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14.9 km

Otterton Cliffs Coastal Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

View of the cliffs

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16.5 km

Ladram Bay Sea Stacks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sight of Ladram Bay's red sandstone sea stacks has to be one of the finest on the South Devon coast. The rock that they're made of dates back to …

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17.3 km

High Peak

Forest

17.7 km

Bench With a View of Sidmouth Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great little place to stop on the way to high peak settlement and trig point. I stop here with a flask on a walk or tap it on a run as a waypoint

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18.9 km

Delderfield Community Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

25.0 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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