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Budleigh Salterton

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Budleigh Salterton is a town in Devon.

[edit] Understand

Budleigh Salterton is a small town situated on East Devon's Jurassic Coast, it is also situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

[edit] Get in

[edit] By road

Budleigh Salterton is about 11 miles from the M5 Motorway (Junction 30), follow the A376 towards Exmouth, then the B3179 to Budleigh Salterton, From the east, take the A3052 followed by B3178

[edit] By bus

Budleigh Salterton is served by buses from Sidmouth (Route 157) and Exmouth (Routes 157 & 357). There are also two services a day from Exeter (Route 58) timed for workers in the city.

[edit] By train

The nearest rail station is Exmouth. (approx 5 miles away)

[edit] By plane

The nearest airport is Exeter Airport.

[edit] Get around

The town is relatively compact, though there are some steep hills. The 357 bus operates a loop around the town every hour during the day.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Fairlynch Museum, Fore Street, 01395 442666 (), [1]. Sun - Fri 1400-1630 Closed Sat. The town museum has exhibits about the geography and history of the town  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

  • The Beach. The town has a pebble beach, the western most end is designated for naturists.  edit

The South West Coast Path runs through the town offering spectacular cliff top views.

  • Bicton Park, (on the B3178 towards Sidmouth), 01395 568465, [2]. 1000-1800. Botanical Gardens and Miniature railway £6.95.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

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[edit] Camping

  • Pooh Cottage (Caravan Site), Bear Lane, 01395 442354, [3].  edit

[edit] Contact

The area code for Budleigh Salterton is 01395. Mobile phone reception can be patchy

[edit] Get out

The nearby town of Exmouth has a sandy beach

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