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West Down Beacon – Aldwinkle Memorial Bench loop from Budleigh Salterton

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West Down Beacon – Aldwinkle Memorial Bench loop from Budleigh Salterton

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West Down Beacon – Aldwinkle Memorial Bench loop from Budleigh Salterton

02:27

8.55km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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East Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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682 m

Bench With a View of Sidmouth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you’ve got a bicycle with you, just wheel it in, feels very safe and secure. Public toilets are just behind on the other side of the path.

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2.81 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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4.55 km

Straight Point Firing Range

Highlight • Other

4.89 km

Aldwinkle Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

Walkway through the park is close to the cliffs and the MOD firing range. Just follow the signposts dotted around the area

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5.79 km

Viewpoint

8.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

942 m

431 m

421 m

354 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

1.13 km

601 m

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

22°C

12°C

0 %

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West Down Beacon – Aldwinkle Memorial Bench loop from Budleigh Salterton

Bench With a View of Sidmouth Beach

West Down Beacon

Straight Point Firing Range

Aldwinkle Memorial Bench

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