Otterton 5 miles
Post date: 26-Feb-2018 21:34:25
Start from Otterton (grid ref: SY 081 852). There is street parking here, but this may well get crowed in the summer (an alternative start point is in Budleigh Salterton).Cross the river and take the first footpath on the left. This follows the west bank of the river.
There are two possible crossing points on the path where you can change bank along our route. We took the second, taking the road
across the river to the east bank and then turning immediately right to follow the top of the river valley. About half way along this part is a little path into the woods where you can sit in a hide and spy on the estuary nature reserve below.
When the path ends at the cliff top, turn left and follow the top of the cliffs to the east. Here there are magnificent views along the coast and inland.
Continue until nearly at the holiday park perched precariously in a hanging valley. Through small gate
there is a sign posted path back to
Otternton. Take this up hill and turn left at the football ground. This lane takes you back into the village.