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West Down Beacon – Exmouth Beach and Seafront loop from Budleigh Salterton

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West Down Beacon – Exmouth Beach and Seafront loop from Budleigh Salterton

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West Down Beacon – Exmouth Beach and Seafront loop from Budleigh Salterton

03:58

14.1km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

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1.97 km

West Down Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

West Down Beacon at 423 feet (129 m) is the highest point on this stretch of coast path. There are great views out to sea or along the coast in either direction.

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3.86 km

Sandy Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

The secluded bay with its sandy beach farms part of the Jurassic Coast. Café and restrooms available.

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5.45 km

Orcombe Point and the Geoneedle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.10 km

Bumble and Sea Café

Highlight • Cafe

A popular cafe built in a shipping container at Orcombe Point. They serve hot drinks, ice cream, snacks and some hot food. Open every day from 07:30 - 18:00.

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6.92 km

Exmouth Lifeboat Station

Highlight • Structure

7.15 km

Exmouth Beach and Seafront

Highlight • Beach

Exmouth Seafront is a coastal promenade that stretches along the two-mile sandy beach of Exmouth, the oldest seaside resort in Devon. The seafront offers a variety of shops, places to …

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10.8 km

Aldwinkle Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

Walkway through the park is close to the cliffs and the MOD firing range. Just follow the signposts dotted around the area

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11.6 km

Viewpoint

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

2.35 km

1.83 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.93 km

2.64 km

842 m

379 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

22°C

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West Down Beacon – Exmouth Beach and Seafront loop from Budleigh Salterton

West Down Beacon

Sandy Bay Beach

Orcombe Point and the Geoneedle

Bumble and Sea Café

Exmouth Lifeboat Station

Exmouth Beach and Seafront

Aldwinkle Memorial Bench

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