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River Otter – Otterton Ledge loop from Budleigh Salterton

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River Otter – Otterton Ledge loop from Budleigh Salterton

Moderate

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135

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River Otter – Otterton Ledge loop from Budleigh Salterton

02:38

9.91km

100m

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: May 12, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

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Bus stop

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1.21 km

River Otter

Highlight • Natural

Perfect for filling up water filtration bottle

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1.94 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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5.68 km

Great coffee at 50 degrees north, bring binoculars to observe birds in the wetlands closeby. Lookout for the honesty cafe as you turn inland towards Otterton. Enjoy the return to the start along the river Otter and lookout for beavers.

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5.70 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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6.42 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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7.40 km

View of the East Devon Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

As usual with any section of the JC, the views are always amazing

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7.89 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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9.22 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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9.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

2.01 km

1.41 km

501 m

487 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

2.05 km

995 m

806 m

784 m

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Saturday 23 May

22°C

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River Otter – Otterton Ledge loop from Budleigh Salterton

River Otter

River Otter

Brandy Head Observation Post

Brandy Head Observation Post

View of the Jurassic Coast

View of the East Devon Coast

Otterton Ledge

Mouth of the River Otter

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