Jurassic Coast

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Journey Time:  
4 Days
Distance:
77 miles (125 km)
Airports:
Exeter/
Plymouth

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2)

Overview

The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is England's first natural World Heritage Site- a walker's paradise covering 95 miles of stunning coastline. Stretching from Exmouth in Devon to Stutland in Dorset, the Jurassic Coast will take you on a fossil-rich journey covering nearly 200 million years of natural history.

Day 1: Exmouth - Budleigh Salterton - Sidmouth - Seaton

Exmouth - Budleigh Salterton: 4 miles (7 km)
Budleigh Salterton - Ladram Bay: 7 miles (11 km)
Ladram Bay - Seaton: 8 miles (13 km)
Totals for Day: 19 miles (31 km)

Exmouth

Start your walk along the Jurassic Coast at Exmouth (www.exmouth-guide.co.uk/) in Devon. Orcombe Point is the official starting point of the Jurassic Coast, and it's here that you'll find the oldest rocks on the coast. The red rocks here are up to 250 millions years old and are from the Triassic period. Have your picture taken at the 'Geoneedle', which marks the beginning of the walk.

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Budleigh Salterton

A short walk after Exmouth (www.exmouth-guide.co.uk/) is the town of Budleigh Salterton (www.visitbudleigh.com/). Here, you'll encounter the famous red cliffs of Budleigh, which contain Budleigh Salterton Pebble Beds. Budleigh pebbles are unique and date back 240 million years to the Triassic period, when they were formed in a river which flowed through the area.

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Ladram Bay (Sidmouth)

Continue along the South West Coast Path (www.southwestcoastpath.com/) and you'll find yourself in Ladram Bay near Sidmouth. Ladram Bay is one of the most dramatic sights along the Jurassic Coast, and you'll see why when the stunning red cliffs come into view. Marvel at these unique cliffs as you relax on the sheltered, sandy beach, which is popular for sunbathing and watersports.

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Seaton

Finish your day at Seaton. The South West Coast Path (www.southwestcoastpath.com/) takes you across the seafront, where you can take your shoes off and feel the sand between your toes. If you still have the energy after your walk, why not indulge in some watersports - Seaton offers everything from sailing and surfing to diving and windsurfing.

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