Otterton Ledge – Otter Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Otterton Ledge – Otter Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Otterton Ledge – Otter Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Budleigh Salterton

01:37

13.6km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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338 m

Viewpoint

1.08 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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2.40 km

Jurassic Coast Path: Budleigh Salterton to Sidmouth

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely, but very hilly, path along the cliff tops between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth. Quite narrow in sections but generally very quiet. Stunning views both ways and out to …

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6.79 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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6.91 km

Ladram Bay red sandstone cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ladram is a beautiful bay with towering red sandstone stacks. It’s right on the South West Coast Path and the running is excellent.

There’s a huge holiday park here with many amenities. Great place to bring the kids.

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8.98 km

Brandy Head Observation Post

Highlight • Viewpoint

Opened in 1940, the building was the range observation post for the top secret Gunnery Research Unit, based at RAF Exeter.

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9.70 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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11.2 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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12.4 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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