White Cross Viewpoint – View from Fire Beacon Hill loop from East Devon

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White Cross Viewpoint – View from Fire Beacon Hill loop from East Devon

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White Cross Viewpoint – View from Fire Beacon Hill loop from East Devon

01:32

19.5km

320m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.09 km

View of the Otter Valley from White Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view west from here looks over the Otter Valley and its glorious. On a clear day you can see Woodbury Common and Dartmoor, both also popular MTB spots in …

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8.10 km

White Cross Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

At White Cross you’ll find a free, off-road car park with tree cover and remarkable views. Looking west, the entire Otter Valley seems to unfold for your pleasure alone. Patchwork …

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9.20 km

Ancient Woodland and Bluebells on Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

This enchanting woodland on the slopes of Fire Beacon Hill is filled with gnarled trees and twisted branches creating a mystical atmosphere.

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11.0 km

The Bowd Pub

Highlight • Pub

The Bowd looks a decent restaurant - pub to go in. The thatched roofs are common to see in this part of the world. The location seems affluent and tidy

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12.4 km

View of Sidmouth and the English Channel from Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

The strenuous hike up here is well worth the effort when you see the views from the top. Looking south, the hills drop away to the patchwork valley and the …

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12.4 km

View from Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fire Beacon Hill is a local nature reserve and on a clear day the views are superb. You can see the south coast all the way along Lyme Bay in …

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12.6 km

Fire Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Open heathland habitat at the end of the East Hill strip looking out over Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coastline. You can see the entire length of Lyme Bay from up …

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15.2 km

Forest Path Near Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Forest

The area leading up to Fire Beacon Hill area is enjoyable to ride on. The surfaces and scenery vary, variation of sights and views also. It is what bike riding is about in this area

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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