| Walk 1 (5.4 miles) | Walk 2 (6.5 miles) | Walk 3 (1.3 miles) |
| Jurassic Coast | Mutters Moor | Otter Weir |
Tucked behind the Jurassic coast and on the river Otter,Otterton has become a favourite centre for walkers and hikers.
 | Otterton village Otterton Mill |
Please note :both walks offer little shelter against heavy rain and include two strenuous climbs.
Otterton Mill ,dating back to the middle ages,with its restaurant and gift shops is well worth a visit.
| Otterton Mill Tearoom |  |
Walk 1 Jurassic Coast,Ladram Bay (5.4 miles)
A This is a well known and must-do (dog) walk with spectacular views of the coast line stretching out to Dorset and beyond.
Parking is residential.
You can observe the wildlife on the Otter Estuary from a bird watching hut at the top of the pine clad cliffs.
B Monks from Otterton priory used to extract salt from the brine near the mouth of the Otter; the area became known as Salterton ,later Budleigh-Salterton.
C Near the top of the cliff ,known as Otterton Point,the site a fairly high status roman villa was discovered in 1988 - no mosaics were found.
The walk passes a WW2 look-out post and leaves the South west coastal path near Ladram bay,below.
length: | 5.4 miles |
time: | 2 hr 30 mins |
terrain: | tracks ,paths |
| lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
 | 2% |
altitude range | 1 - 52 m |
quality of track | **** |
stiles | some |
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Residential in Otterton. There is no official Car Park |
Walk 2 Walk to Mutlers Moor (6.5 miles)
A longer but equally rewarding walk to Mutler's Moor near Sidmouth,then returning along the river Otter,north of Otterton.The walk has a steep descent - see map
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Walk 3 Walk to the Otter Weir (1.3 miles)
This pleasant and short walk takes you across a footbridge to the recently restored Otter Weir where salmon have be seen leaping up stream.
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Walk 1
Walk 2
Otterton to Mutler's Moor 6.5 miles 2hrs 30 mins
Walk 3
Otterton to Otter Weir
| Walks near Otterton: | |
| Budleigh Salterton | |
.jpg) | ThIs easy walk (3.2 miles) takes you along the pebbled sea-front,the famous 'Raleigh Wall',the Otter Estuary Nature reserve with its teeming wild life. |
| East Budleigh | |
.jpg) | Mentioned in the Doomesday Book this picturesque village with a car park is and a famous pub is ideal for exploring the delightful Raleigh country. |
| Colaton Raleigh | |
.jpg) | This walk follows quiet lanes,old tracks and public footpaths to explore the beautiful rolling hills and moorland near Colaton. |
| Sidmouth | |
.jpg) | Great walks combining forests,moorland and sea with breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast. |