River Otter – Otter Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

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Newton Poppleford and Harpford

River Otter – Otter Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

Hard

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River Otter – Otter Estuary Nature Reserve loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

02:09

19.7km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

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1.38 km

Dotton Mill

Archaeological Site

5.64 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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6.83 km

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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8.12 km

Mouth of the River Otter

Highlight • Natural

The Otter Estuary Nature Reserve is a 57-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest consisting of tidal mudflats and saltmarsh. There is no public access to the estuary itself but footpaths …

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8.26 km

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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9.68 km

Fifty Degrees North Café

Highlight • Beach

Great coffee, great service, great Riciarelli!

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10.1 km

Budleigh Salterton Seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lovely flat road to spin along the seafront. A little busy at times but a wide road with mostly slow traffic. Worth a little bustle to enjoy the seaside. …

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