Birdwatchers will know that the Exe estuary is renowned as one of the major places in the British Isles to view wildfowl and waders of all kinds, including migrants to these shores.

In fact it is the prime site in the country to see the RSPB's emblem bird,
the AVOCET.
In the winter months there are naturalist guided bird watching cruises leaving from the harbour just 200 yards away, with refreshments on board. Indeed, the river cruises which operate most of the year are an excellent way to view the whole estuary and the delights it has to offer. There is also an excellent fresh fish/shellfish shop at the harbour. There are short distance and deep sea fishing trips available at the harbour .

The holiday resort's seafront with its attractions is directly outside, and the town centre with its tea shops, curio shops, restaurants, larger stores e.g. WH Smiths, not forgetting the excellent Exmouth indoor market are all less than half a mile LEVEL walk away.

Exeter with its truly splendid medieval cathedral is just a few miles away by road, and from Exmouth station the trip along the estuary is one of the most picturesque railway journeys in the country.

At Christmastime, Exmouth has perhaps the most attractive illuminations in the West Country; whilst in summer the town and seafront are decorated throughout with the most wonderful floral displays, winning the Britain in Bloom competition several times. All this makes Exmouth one of the most beautiful and interesting places for a holiday at any time of the year.

Also the renowned Eden project in Cornwall is 2 hours away either by road, or more conveniently from Exmouth railway station, with shuttle buses running to and from Eden from the rail station at the other end of the journey.

WALKING Cycle Hire
We are on the South West Coast Path, which offers superb coastal walking and is a great way to enjoy the coastal scenery. For those who enjoy their walking inland Exmouth is also on the East Devon Way, and a short drive from Dartmoor National Park.

CYCLING Visit Budleigh Salterton
A cycle path runs alongside part of the beach, and Exmouth provides a good base if you want to attack the 2 National Cycle Network routes that are in Devon.

There is now since spring 2008, a brand new cycle path to Lympstone open.


NATIONAL TRUST
Explore the Devon villages with chocolate-box thatched cottages, or visit many National Trust properties - including A La Ronde at Lympstone, Castle Drago, Killerton and Knighthayes Court.


JURASSIC COAST
Exmouth is the gateway town for England's first Natural World Heritage Site - the Jurassic Coast. The East Devon coast from Orcombe Point at Exmouth to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset has officially ranked alongside The Great Barrier Reef and The Grand Canyon as a natural wonder of the world - a World Heritage Site. The dark red cliffs at Exmouth are 250 million years old.