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Beautiful walk and perfect opportunity to see wildlife

Ladram Bay is a secluded bay with a pebble beach. Among the most impressive sights along the Jurassic Coast are the sea stacks at Ladram Bay. The sandstones contain many vertical fractures and joints that were formed deep in the Earth's crust during past mountain building periods. The sea picked out these planes of weakness to form caves and natural arches that have since collapsed to produce sea stacks. The “Otter Sandstone” that forms the cliffs and sea stacks were deposited in a hot dry climates in the Triassic Period, about 220 million years ago. The stacks are composed of the same rock, which is relatively soft, but they have a harder band of sandstone at their base which prevents their rapid erosion by the sea. The striking red colour of the rock is caused by iron oxide, which indicate that the layers were formed in a desert. The presence of ripple marks and channels in the sandstones, together with the remains of the long-extinct plants, insects, fish, amphibians and reptiles, show that the desert was crossed by fertile river valleys.

Amazing views across to Dorset, on a clear day can see so much of the Jurassic coastline

With over 120 species of bird recorded on the site, the River Otter Estuary Nature Reserve is the perfect place for bird watching. The estuary covers around 33 hectares and is a designated site of Special Scientific Interest. The Otter Estuary has an intertidal habitat of mudflats and saltmarshes, making it an ideal home for a number of fish, birds and other marine life. If you have a keen eye, you can often spot things such as mud shrimps and a host of wading birds like the Ringed Plover, Curlew, Black tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Redshank and Brent Goose. Occasionally, you’ll find rarer birds including avocet and glossy ibis. Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll spot something new depending on the birds migratory habits, so every trip is a unique experience. As well as birds, the estuary is a great place for spotting otters and is home to England’s first population of native wild beavers. Around ten years ago, beavers reappeared on the River Otter and now there is a happy and healthy colony of beavers living at the estuary. While visiting, be sure to follow these guidelines: Be considerate of other users, make way when paths are narrow and be quiet and respectful when exploring Take all your litter with you Do not approach any wildlife Keep dogs under control, especially around other people and wildlife Always bag and bin dog waste Cycling is not permitted Watersports are only for the beach, not the estuary to protect wildlife, so please launch any boards or paddles from the beach. Only use the designated areas for BBQs and picnics

A lovely, undulating walk to Sidmouth, stunning views.

Beautiful views of the river estuary, Otter and Budleigh Salterton

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Budleigh beach is a long stretch of shingle next to the coast path. It's tough running if you choose to run on the beach but good training.

Dipped in her for lunch as its nice a sheltered

The Otterton Ledge to the east of the mouth of the River Otter is a good example of a wave cut platform. This is where the sea has eroded the overlying cliffs leaving the flat rocky seabed exposed. As you walk around the headland and follow the SWCP east towards Sidmouth there are many examples.

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.

The wetlands area is undergoing a major facelift and when completed later this summer will attract some fantastic and outstanding birds and wildlife. There are many view points recently added so make sure you visit with a pair of binoculars 😀

Gnarly track through the woods - there are a few stream crossings to negotiate too.

Nice for a short walk with magnificent view

Pretty little seaside town, stop for a breather

Budleigh Salterton is a picturesque town with a pebble beach and red cliffs flanking each end of the bay. Here there is a flat beachside road where you can appreciate the view. There are plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants plus public toilets on this stretch of road.

You can buy lobster from the local fisherman next to the path leading down to the beach.

The Otter Estuary supports a significant population of wintering wildfowl and waders, including redshank, common sandpiper, curlew and red-brested merganser. Reed warbler, sedge warbler and reed bunting breed on the site.

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 if you wish but the birdlife is concentrated at the estuary mouth.

Deck route around the salt marshes. There is a birdwatcher's hut.

Fascinating bit of history to explore here, also keep an eye out for the Jackdaws nesting in the trees.