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Budleigh Salterton Beach – River Otter Bike Path loop from Whimple

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Budleigh Salterton Beach – River Otter Bike Path loop from Whimple

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Budleigh Salterton Beach – River Otter Bike Path loop from Whimple

03:22

50.2km

720m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.5 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

Woodbury Common Trails from Woodbury Castle

Highlight • Natural

It's almost as if Woodbury Common was made for gravel riders and mountain bikers. Besides being the training ground for the nearby Royal Marines, the Common features a network of expansive fire roads, twisting singletracks, wooded trails and even some man-made jumps. Truly something for everyone here.

Woodbury Castle, or rather the moat that remains, is a great place to start if you've made your way here by car or bike. You could spend hours or even days exploring the commonland here, in fact I've spent years here and still get a bit lost and find new parts every now and then!

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13.7 km

Four Firs Bridleway

Highlight • Forest

14.0 km

Four Firs

Forest

16.7 km

Big Wood

Forest

21.7 km

Fairlynch Museum

Highlight • Monument

Fairlynch Museum is a thatched museum and arts centre in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. It is housed in a Grade II Listed building dating from 1811, which is a typical example of a 'marine cottage orné’. It was founded in 1967 by local residents who wanted to preserve the history and culture of the area. The museum has nationally important costume and geological collections, as well as exhibits on local history, archaeology, art, lace, toys and more

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21.8 km

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Highlight • Beach

Budleigh Salterton is a seaside town on the coast in East Devon, England. It lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It has a population of 6,575 according to the 2012 census. It is situated near the mouth of the River Otter, where there is a nature reserve and a nudist beach. Budleigh Salterton has a 2.5 mile pebble beach, overlooked by stunning red sandstone cliffs and safe, clean bathing water. It is one of Devon’s most unspoilt and charming towns, containing many interesting shops and attractions. Some of the attractions include the Fairlynch Museum, a thatched marine cottage with exhibitions and costumes, the East Devon Golf Club, a scenic 18-hole course, and the Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club, one of the oldest and largest in the country. Budleigh Salterton also has a variety of sports, community and religious groups, as well as regular bus links with Exmouth and Sidmouth.

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23.4 km

River Otter Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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25.5 km

Start of the River Otter Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

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26.9 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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31.6 km

Delderfield Community Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

43.8 km

River Otter at Ottery St Mary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bridge over the River Otter, near Ottery St Mary - pleasant spot for a break.

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50.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

2.64 km

1.79 km

780 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

7.07 km

558 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Budleigh Salterton Beach – River Otter Bike Path loop from Whimple

Woodbury Common Trails from Woodbury Castle

Four Firs Bridleway

Fairlynch Museum

Budleigh Salterton Beach

River Otter Bike Path

Start of the River Otter Bike Path

Otterton Mill

River Otter at Ottery St Mary

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