With Woodbury Castle just behind, it would be easy to pass this viewpoint by entirely. But as the Exe Valley drops away below and you can see across the River Exe and over to the western side, with Haldon Hill on the horizon, it’s a truly fantastic spot for views.

Numerous paths, including the East Devon Way, pass by here or you can reach it by car, stopping at the car park immediately behind. Clear days bring out the best of this viewpoint but early mornings and late evenings can be fantastic for light.

Katherine Moore

January 10, 2022

Cycling

It's well worth diverting into the gravel car park here opposite Woodbury Castle to take in the view down over the Exe Estuary, with far-reaching views to the peaks of Dartmoor on a clear day.

The shining white beacon of Belvedere Castle near Haldon is usually easy to see from here, too.

Mike Newton

August 6, 2020

Cycling

Stunning view of the Exe estuary from the car park opposite Woodbury Castle.

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Location: Woodbury, East Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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