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The River Otter and the Coast, Devon

Summary

A leisurely stroll along the bank of the river Otter, a steep climb up onto Mutters Moor then back down to the coast path to Budleigh Salterton. Finishing with another stroll back up along the Otter.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.3 miles (16.5 km)
Walking time:
05h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Fore Street, Otterton village, Devon EX9 7JF

lat: 50.6596875

lon: -3.3032086

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