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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.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Exe Estuary Trail

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Lovely bit of traffic-free path between Topsham and Exton on the way to Exmouth seafront.

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Otter Estuary Nature Reserve

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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