Walk - Exmouth to Sidmouth

Highlights

• Exploring Exmouth’s rock pools at low tide.
• The dunes and marine grasses of The Maer.
• Looking ahead from Orcombe Point, knowing you are standing on 250 million year old rocks and are about to set off along part of the 95 miles of cliffs of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. These cliffs contain unique evidence of our planet’s history and were awarded World Heritage status in 2001.
• Walking along the seafront at Budleigh Salterton and admiring the fantastic mix of architecture.
• Enjoying the names of offshore rocks and headlands, including Twopenny Loaf Rock and Little Picket Rock.
• The tidal mudflats, freshwater reedbeds and saltmarsh of The Otter Estuary Nature Reserve. The Reserve supports an extensive population of wintering birds. Look out for redshank, common sandpipers and curlews.
• The spectacular red sandstone stacks of Ladram Bay and the views ahead to Sidmouth.
• Walking through the woods to High Peak, the site of an Iron Age settlement.
• Sidmouth: home of the famous International Folk Festival and striking Regency architecture, this seaside town is the ideal place to end your day. There are interesting shops, parks and gardens, plenty of opportunities to find refreshments and a long stretch of beach perfect for throwing pebbles and resting your feet.

Shorter option

Stop at Budleigh Salterton (5.4 miles, 8.7 km).

Longer option

Continue to Beer (an additional 8.8 miles, 14.2 km).

Public transport

The nearest train station is Exmouth. From Exmouth there are regular buses to Sidmouth, stopping at Budleigh Salterton and Otterton. For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the train station and bus stop symbols, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.

Parking

Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Ladram Bay and Sidmouth.