Budleigh Salterton

Visit Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton is a seaside town in South Devon, between Exmouth and Sidmouth. Located on the Jurassic coastline in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Seaside Award winning Budleigh beach is a long pebble beach close to the town centre.

Family friendly with refreshment kiosks, beach huts, children’s play area with a skate park, public toilets along the seafront.

Hire a wetsuit and explore the coastline from here by kayak or try stand up paddle boarding (SUP).

At the eastern end of the beach it joins the Otter Valley wetland nature reserve, where you can take the South West Coast Path.

There is a naturists area here too, at the far western end of the beach, look out for the signs!

This beach is …

  • On the Jurassic Coast
  • A Pebble Beach
  • Great for Coastal Sports
  • Safe for Swimming
  • Dog Friendly

What to see and do

  • Visit Otter Valley Wetland Nature Reserve
  • Take a Walk Along The Beach

Discover more in the area

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There are lots of lovely places to stay in the area. This part of South East Devon is always popular in the holidays.

Places to stay

  • Holiday Cottages

Have a great day out by the coast

Header Image by AnthonyDay from Pixabay

Getting To Budleigh Salterton

Beach Location

1 Granary Ln, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6J

Parking

Park at the Lime Kiln Lane Carpark on the beachfront (Pay & Display)

Nearest Train

Exmouth Station

It is a 20 min drive from Exmouth Station to Budleigh Salterton.

Map of Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Dogs Policy

Dogs are welcome at Budleigh Salterton Beach, but seasonal restrictions apply.

Dogs are banned from 1 May to 30 September between South Parade and Lime Kiln car park. Dogs are allowed year-round at both ends of the beach. Leads are required on the esplanade at all times.

Winter walks here are a local dog-owner favourite.

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