BUDLEIGH SALTERTON BEACH
From Exmouth follow the signs for Budleigh Salterton. Ignore the turning for East Budleigh and follow the road down through the town. The beach is at the bottom end of the town. Follow the road along the Seafront and up the hill at the far end. The entrance to the car park is near the top of the hill by the large stone cross. Be sure to park within the marked bays, and to pay for enough time as the traffic wardens are extremely enthusiastic!
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Site Description
A long pebble beach with a fairly steep slope. A few yards out from the shore the pebbles come to an abrupt end and the bottom changes to sand. There is not normally a lot of life on the sand and this is not the interesting part of the dive site. The reef runs parallel to the shore and can be missed if you are unlucky - The best way to dive this site is to do a surface swim for about 25m straight out from the shore. Drop down to the sea bed (about 3m) and carry on out to sea until you find the reef. The reef is teaming with life. There are numerous fish crabs and lobsters on the reef and it is a fantastic dive. The Lobster pots are an indication of the reefs locationCare must be taken as there can be quite strong currents running along the beach
Wheelchair Access Almost impossible. Steps down to the beach & large pebbles slope very steeply down to the sea
Toilets Public toilets right by the beach
Cafe Snacks and drinks are available from the shop by the beach.
Fills available on site? No
Dive Centre on site? No
Nearest Dive Centre? Aquanaught Dive Centre in Exeter 01392-218825
Nearest Pub The King William on the main road through Budleigh
Nearest Restaurant Meals available at the pub and there are numerous cafes and tea shops on the main road through the town
Toilets Public toilets right by the beach
Cafe Snacks and drinks are available from the shop by the beach.
Fills available on site? No
Dive Centre on site? No
Nearest Dive Centre? Aquanaught Dive Centre in Exeter 01392-218825
Nearest Pub The King William on the main road through Budleigh
Nearest Restaurant Meals available at the pub and there are numerous cafes and tea shops on the main road through the town
Wreck / Archaeological feature Details:
None Found
Marine Life Details
Common lobster, wrasse, Place, Crabs and cuttlefish.
Other information
A great site with plenty of parking. Although its an effort to get down to the sea, and a long swim out to the reef, you're efforts will be rewarded with a great dive
Nearest Webcam
Exmouth |
Postcode For Satnav:
EX9 6NG |
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