Budleigh Salterton Beach
Exmouth, Devon
This 2km beach is famous for its large smooth cobbles which are an integral feature of the Ancient World Heritage Coastline. There are red cliffs at the quiet Western end, and the Otter Estuary at the Eastern end. The beach suffers from occasional algal blooms.
Beach Type
CobblesFacilities
Cafe/restaurantsFirst aid post
Toilets (including disabled toilets) are all available
Activities
SwimmingSea canoeing
Windsurfing
Fishing
Snorkelling
Nature and Wildlife
South West Coastal Path and Otter Valley provide interesting walks with diverse wildlife.Parking
Around 300 car parking spaces are available for a charge. There are also spaces for the disabled.Water Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned manually on a daily basis by East Devon District Council. and litter bins are available.Dogs
Dogs are banned in the Summer period - dog bins are provided for other times.Awards and Recommendations
Quality Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: ExmouthCounty: Devon
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6288, -3.31575
Postcode: EX9 6NU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
There is direct access from the road and from the car park.Public Transport
57 Bus to Exmouth/Exeter. The nearest train station is in Exmouth.Nearest Railway Stations
Exmouth (Approx. 4 miles away)Lympstone Village (Approx. 5 miles away)
Dawlish Warren (Approx. 6 miles away)
Lympstone Commando (Approx. 6 miles away)
Starcross (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tourist Information
Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01395 445275 E-mail: budetic@visitbude.infoSee the Environment Agency report for this beach