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A superb walk not too energetic but very rewarding, offering excellent views and bird watching opportunities. Walk along the esplanade in an easterly direction and out alongside the Otter estuary. The sea wall was built by Napoleonic prisoners of war to allow the marshes to be drained and farmed. This now provides a level path from which to watch the birds of the estuary.

Cross over the River Otter and head back out to the cliff tops, this section is generally level and enjoys good views inland to the East Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty and superb views of the World Heritage Coast.

Take a good look at the Second World War missile testing station at Brandy Head, and think about the smuggling connections that gave it this name. Leave the Coast Path just before Ladram Bay at Monks Wall, built from the remains of the Priory at Otterton, and follow quiet country lanes into Otterton a truly picture postcard Devon village.

Catch the bus back to Budleigh after refreshing yourself or take a gentle stroll back alongside the river.