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Otterton Ledge, the South West Coast Path & the River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon

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Otterton Ledge, the South West Coast Path & the River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon

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Otterton Ledge, the South West Coast Path & the River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon

02:29

9.56km

60m

Hiking

Embark on a diverse hiking adventure along the Otterton Ledge, South West Coast Path, and River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton. This moderate 5.9-mile (9.6 km) route, with an elevation gain of 192 feet (59 metres), typically takes around 2 hours and 28 minutes to complete. You will experience dramatic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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East Devon AONB

Waypoints

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Parking

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160 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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2.45 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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7.21 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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9.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

1.72 km

1.59 km

542 m

326 m

137 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

1.95 km

1.70 km

506 m

395 m

367 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

32°C

17°C

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Comments

August 24, 2023,Otterton Ledge, the South West Coast Path & the River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon AONB

Enjoyable walk - car park is a bit pricey though - £7 to allow enough time to do the walk or £8 all day in 2023.

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Otterton Ledge

River Otter

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