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Salcombe Hill Cliff – River Otter Bike Path loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Salcombe Hill Cliff – River Otter Bike Path loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Salcombe Hill Cliff – River Otter Bike Path loop from Budleigh Salterton

01:37

23.1km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 73 m

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34 m

The Green, Budleigh Salterton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Green, Budleigh Salterton is one of the sites included in the Parks Heritage Trail, a project that celebrates the history of eight parks and gardens in East Devon. The trail was created in 2016 by East Devon District Council and The Heritage Lottery Fund, with the help of local community and schools. The trail features interpretation boards and a leaflet that provide interesting information about each site and its heritage. The Green, Budleigh Salterton is a small park near the town centre, where you can find the Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre, a thatched museum that showcases the history and culture of Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding area. The park also has a children’s play area, a bowling green and a war memorial. The park is open to the public all year round, and is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the views of the town and the sea.

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2.47 km

Otter Estuary

Highlight • River

Otter estuary is a tidal inlet where the River Otter meets the English Channel near Budleigh Salterton in Devon, South West England. It covers an area of 33 hectares and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of its saltmarsh habitat and its Triassic sandstone rocks. It is also a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), which means it is protected for its marine wildlife and habitats. The estuary supports a range of plants and animals that are adapted to the changing conditions of salt and freshwater, such as glasswort, sea lavender, reed warbler, sedge warbler, redshank, curlew and red-breasted merganser. The estuary is also an important migratory route for fish such as European eel, Atlantic salmon, sea trout and shad. The estuary can be accessed by footpaths on either side, with viewing platforms, a bird hide and a car park nearby.

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4.05 km

Start of the River Otter Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

River Otter bike paths are a cycle route along the River Otter in Devon, South West England. They are part of the East Devon Trail, a mixed terrain bikepacking route that showcases the diverse habitats and wildlife of the region. The bike paths are mostly gravel or dirt tracks, suitable for gravel, mountain or hybrid bikes. They offer scenic views of the river, the countryside and the coast, as well as passing through some charming villages such as Budleigh Salterton and Otterton

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5.47 km

Otterton Mill

Highlight • Monument

Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's most beautiful coastal valleys, a warm welcome awaits you at Otterton Mill - the place in Devon to experience the ancient traditions of flour milling, bread baking and much more.

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11.6 km

Taste Ice Cream & Coffee, Sidmouth

Highlight • Cafe

The best ice-cream in town, or possibly on the East Devon coast... Taste is a must-visit when you're passing through Sidmouth! You'll find it a short walk off the main promenade down the old high street, handily opposite the public loos which also have a water refill point.

Good luck choosing between all the flavours!
Check out more information at: tasteofsidmouth.co.uk/ice-cream

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11.9 km

Sidmouth Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

Sidmouth lifeboat is a fully self-funded independent lifeboat in East Devon, covering an area of approximately 150 square miles of sea between Axmouth and Budleigh Salterton. It is not part of, or funded by the RNLI, although it has close links with them. It has a volunteer crew that are on service 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. It has two boats: an Arctic 24 self-righting Rigid Inflatable Inshore lifeboat and a smaller Sidmouth 2 boat. It also provides lifeguard services and sea safety education to the local community.

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12.0 km