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Beacon Hill & the River Otter loop from Ottery St Mary — East Devon

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Beacon Hill & the River Otter loop from Ottery St Mary — East Devon

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Beacon Hill & the River Otter loop from Ottery St Mary — East Devon

04:17

15.6km

250m

Hiking

The Beacon Hill & the River Otter loop from Ottery St Mary offers a varied hiking experience in East Devon, taking you through woodland paths, open fields, and alongside the meandering River Otter. As you ascend towards Beacon Hill, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Otter Valley,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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561 m

St Saviour's Bridge

Highlight • Other

Listed on the National Heritage List for England.

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1.39 km

Pixie's Parlour Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

This cave, known locally as 'Pixie's Parlour', is situated on the east bank of the River Otter, near Ottery St. Mary, Devon. Pixie Day is an old tradition which takes …

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4.97 km

White Cross Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

At White Cross you’ll find a free, off-road car park with tree cover and remarkable views. Looking west, the entire Otter Valley seems to unfold for your pleasure alone. Patchwork …

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6.50 km

View of Sidmouth and the English Channel from Fire Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

The strenuous hike up here is well worth the effort when you see the views from the top. Looking south, the hills drop away to the patchwork valley and the …

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8.36 km

Harpford Woods

Highlight • Forest

Just east of the tiny village of Harpford, these woods are like a magical world. Vibrant, luscious and filled with ferns, walking along the trail here transports you to this …

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9.48 km

Redbridge Over the River Otter

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Redbridge is an old, pretty stone footbridge that forms part of the East Devon Way and links the village of Harpford to Newton Poppleford. Crossing the River Otter, it’s a …

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15.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

1.91 km

1.74 km

295 m

110 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.67 km

1.53 km

1.32 km

294 m

214 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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9°C

19 %

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Beacon Hill & the River Otter loop from Ottery St Mary — East Devon

St Saviour's Bridge

Pixie's Parlour Cave

White Cross Viewpoint

View of Sidmouth and the English Channel from Fire Beacon Hill

Harpford Woods

Redbridge Over the River Otter

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