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Jacob's Ladder Beach, Sidmouth – Brandy Head Observation Post loop from Budleigh Salterton

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
East Devon
Budleigh Salterton

Jacob's Ladder Beach, Sidmouth – Brandy Head Observation Post loop from Budleigh Salterton

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Jacob's Ladder Beach, Sidmouth – Brandy Head Observation Post loop from Budleigh Salterton

02:35

20.1km

430m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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2.40 km

Jurassic Coast Path: Budleigh Salterton to Sidmouth

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely, but very hilly, path along the cliff tops between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth. Quite narrow in sections but generally very quiet. Stunning views both ways and out to …

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7.56 km

High Peak

Forest

4

9.33 km

Delderfield Community Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

10.1 km

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 Connaught Gardens.

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13.4 km

Ladram Bay red sandstone cliffs

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Ladram is a beautiful bay with towering red sandstone stacks. It’s right on the South West Coast Path and the running is excellent.

There’s a huge holiday park here with many amenities. Great place to bring the kids.

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15.4 km

Brandy Head Observation Post

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Opened in 1940, the building was the range observation post for the top secret Gunnery Research Unit, based at RAF Exeter.

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20.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.42 km

1.31 km

264 m

240 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

1.80 km

1.61 km

779 m

174 m

134 m

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