Exmouth: Local Area: Places of interest
Exmouth's idyllic location makes it the perfect centre from which to explore the unspoilt delights and charms of East Devon. The many additions and improvements to its facilities over the years have complemented its relaxed and timeless quality.

Cyclists can take the designated cycle route from Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton on the old railway line and, of course, walkers are spoilt for choice with the spectacular South Devon coastal path or the East Devon Way.

At the Orcombe Point end of the promenade a climb up the zig zag path brings you to the coastal path and the impressive Geoneedle.

The Exe Estuary is renowned for its abundant winter birdlife and enthusiasts arrive each year to catch sight of the avocet and many other wildfowl and wading birds. This fascinating stretch of water attracts artists, photographers, naturalists and all manner of tourists and locals.

See Exmouth's sand dunes
Sand Dunes

View towards estuary, morning sky
Clocktower

View towards estuary, morning sky
Sunrise


View towards estuary, morning sky
 Towards the Estuary at sunrise

Exmouth... Where the river Exe meets the sea, this seaside resort is a good base to explore this part of the coast and its inland towns and villages and only ten miles from Exeter and is one of few seaside towns to have a rail link with its own train station.


Road: Only 10 miles from the Motorway. M5 at junction 30 at Exeter, turn south on A376 (the Exmouth Road at the 1st roundabout after the Motorway by Clyst St Mary) to Clyst St. George and fork left by Lympstone to Exmouth

or from Exeter City centre (River side) take the Topsham Road south for 3 km (2 miles) through the Countess Wear roundabout and 3 km (2 miles) to Topsham and continue by Lympstone to Exmouth

Bus routes in Devon www.devon-cc.gov.uk/devonbus
The Transport Co-ordination centre at Devon County Council put together the new Public Transport web site. It supplies details of an e-mail / telephone enquiry line which provides information for all local bus services and includes a searchable index of all bus routes in Devon.

Train links to Exmouth: Mainline from (example Paddington Station in London) to Exeter St David's or Exeter Central. Local service to Exmouth along the river with great views. (25 minute journey) and the rest of the U.K. This is an important link for Exmouth and villages to Exeter, please support it, it also saves trying to park in Exeter on a day trip from Exmouth, fantastic views of the Exe Estuary Great views at sunset..
Avocet Train Line Train to Exmouth, River Exe views. The Avocet Line, The name derives from the bird which overwinters on the internationally-important Exe Estuary site.

There is a very good rail network from which you can reach Exeter and then the local link to Exmouth. Trains from London Paddington main line station are fast and frequent over the 2 routes to Exeter (One via Bristol and the beautiful Roman town of Bath, but you don't have to change). The other route has also much lovely scenery. Look out for the White horse cut into the rolling hills. You can connect with a network of local and cross-country routes, many of which are particularly scenic and an excellent way to see more of the countryside.

From Heathrow Airport it is an easy route with the Motorway M4 via to near Bristol where you change Motorways to the M5 all the way to nearby Exeter. From the Airport is a half hour coach service to Reading, west of London ( it saves having to go into London). As entering the coach you pay, cash or Credit cards. You can make it very easy and get one ticket for the coach AND the train all the way to Exmouth. For foreign visitors, if you plan to make several rail journeys, ask about the BritRail Pass at British Rail Offices or travel agents before you leave, since it is not available in Britain. Otherwise tickets can be bought at any station where you can ask about the many reduced price ticket deals. Gatwick Airport has a 30 min. journey to London Victoria Station, where you can get a Underground train (known as the Tube) to Paddington Station where the Trains to Exeter start.

BY COACH/BUS By Bus
The National Express coach system covers most of the U.K. and has a main interchange coach station at Exeter There is a frequent local bus service between Exeter and Exmouth. Click here for National Express timetables. Britain's long-distance coach network reaches all Mayor towns and is an economical way to travel. Details of services, fare and the discount BritExpress Card from your nearest BTA office.

From Heathrow Airport is a coach service to Reading, west of London ( it saves having to go into London to Victoria Coach Station). As entering the coach you pay, cash or Credit cards. You can make it very easy and get one ticket for the coach AND the train all the way to Exmouth. There is a supplement for either journey made on a FRIDAY. When going back you can wait in the special Railair link Waiting room at Reading Station, complete with flight news monitor. Gatwick Airport has also a coach service.


The two miles of soft golden sands are backed by a promenade that offers wonderful views towards Dawlish and beyond. Stretching from the harbour to Orcombe Point it provides a level walk with plenty of seats to take a rest and watch the world go by.

Popular with families Exmouth also has much to offer all ages with a wide selection of activities and interests.

There are several golf clubs within easy driving distance

 

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Lympstone
Lympstone Village
Up the River Exe

Woodbury Common
It is is huge, a beautiful moorland and is ideal for walks, riding.

Topsham Village
Up the River Exe

The East Devon Way is a walkers inland route from the Exe to the Lyn.


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The Dorset and East Devon Coast has been officially ranked alongside the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the natural wonders of the world.

The Goe-needle starts the World Heritage Site
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