The Top 20 Attractions in East Devon
There are plenty of places to see and visit in East Devon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, East Devon is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Exe Estuary Trail
Highlight • Trail
Lovely bit of traffic-free path between Topsham and Exton on the way to Exmouth seafront.
Well surfaced and ideal for any type of bike as well as walkers and runners. …
Well surfaced and ideal for any type of bike as well as walkers and runners. …
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Otter Estuary Nature Reserve
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
The marshes around the River Otter are part of the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve and are a brilliant place for birdwatching. You can walk all the way up to Otterton …
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Exe Estuary Trail Boardwalk
Highlight • Cycleway
The Exe Estuary Trail is a 22.5-mile (36-km), mainly flat cycle route and walkway that runs around the entire Exe Estuary linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish, with fantastic views along …
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Orcombe Point and the Geoneedle
Highlight • Viewpoint
Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, which stretches from Exmouth to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in Dorset. It’s a wonderful feeling …
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Ladram Bay Sea Stacks
Highlight • Viewpoint
The awe-inspiring red sandstone stacks of Ladram Bay are a dream for artists, photographers and indeed anybody who loves a dramatic landscape. The views to Sidmouth are sublime, too. A …
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Otterton Mill
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Otterton Mill has been working since Norman times. Milling declined in the mid 1900s but the mill was restored in 1977. Today you can visit the mill and see the …
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Beer to Seaton Coastal Path
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the English Channel coast of southern England. It stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, a distance …
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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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Jacob's Ladder Beach
Highlight • Natural
Jacob's Ladder is one of Sidmouth's two large beaches. An expanse of sand and shingle, the beach gets its name from the series of wooden steps that lead down from …
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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 …
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