Easy hikes and walks around Axmouth

If you’re heading to Beer Beach in East Devon, don’t expect a sandy tropical paradise—and definitely don’t expect actual beer flowing from the cliffs (though the name is a great conversation starter). Instead, you get a quintessential, "old-school" British fishing cove that’s basically a natural suntrap tucked between towering white chalk cliffs. It’s part of the Jurassic Coast, so it’s millions of years of history served with a side of fish and chips. Why it’s a "Vibe": The Boats: This isn't a harbor with a pier; the local fishermen literally winch their colorful boats right up onto the shingle (pebble) beach. It’s like a live-action painting watching them bring in the daily catch of mackerel and crab. The "Pebble Massage": Forget sand in your shoes; here, you get smooth, grey pebbles. Pro-tip: Rent one of the iconic blue and white deckchairs. Your lower back will thank you, and you’ll look like a 1950s movie star. The Beach Cafes: There are little huts right on the shingle where you can grab a crab sandwich or a cream tea. Eating fresh seafood while your toes are three feet from the waves? Hard to beat. The Name: Sadly, "Beer" comes from the Old English word bearu, meaning "grove" or "wood." But don't let that stop you—the village has plenty of actual beer in its cozy pubs like The Anchor Inn, which has a cliff-top garden with elite views. Hidden Gems Nearby: Beer Quarry Caves: Just up the road, you can take a tour of the massive underground caverns where the famous "Beer Stone" was mined for cathedrals like Exeter and Westminster Abbey. It’s like a cool, damp cathedral hidden inside a hill. The Coastal Path: If you walk west toward Branscombe, you’ll tackle some steep "stairway to heaven" climbs, but the views of the white cliffs against the blue sea are pure magic.

Jurassic Coast - here, as a touring cyclist, you get a nice access with wonderful views, swimming options and good restaurants.

A mile-long beach with a mix of sand and shingle, clear water, and a gently sloping shore. It's a great place for swimming, water sports, and walking. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and green hillsides, and is a popular spot for photographers. A flat walking area that runs alongside the beach, with a cafe at one end and the town at the other.

A mile-long beach with a mix of sand and shingle, clear water, and a gently sloping shore. It's a great place for swimming, water sports, and walking.

Quite the section this. Has a little bit of everything.

A small Memorial Garden in the village of Beer. It is located in a picturesque setting at the top of Sea Hill overlooking the beach and in the shadow of the Hooken Cliffs and Beer Head. At the entrance to the Yard is an old sea mine which is now used as a donation box for the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society. The Yard is dedicated to all the past fishermen who sailed from the beach. It was opened in 1979. It comprises of a two tiered paved areas with a number of picnic benches and seats with memorial plaques on them. There are a number filled plant pots around the Yard. There is also a shelter with more seating and memorial plaques on it's stone wall.

Unfortunately after covid the centre closed down and is due to reopen in 2024.

The three-mile route runs through East Devon's glorious Axe Valley, between the coastal resort of Seaton, the small village of Colyford and the ancient town of Colyton. The journey takes half an hour from end to end. You must alight from the tram on arrival but may return on any tram thereafter. Daily 10 am til 4pm Adult Explorer £12.70 £14.00 (including donation) 0 Accompanied Child Explorer (2-15 years) £10.00 £11.00 (including donation) Includes a Gilbert Guide Activity Book - Collect from Seaton or Colyton Ticket Office 0 Family Explorer (2+2) £35.00 £39.00 (including donation) 0 Child Under 2 Free 0 Dog Return £4.00 Dog All Day Explorer *Please note dogs are not allowed on Seaton Wetlands or on upper deck of our double-decker trams. Additional Child (2-15) £4.50 £5.00