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Lower Otter National Nature Reserve

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The Lower Otter National Nature Reserve is a peaceful coastal nature reserve in Budleigh Salterton, East Devon. Visitors can explore the broad saltmarshes, mudflats, and riverside paths while enjoying birdwatching. The area offers excellent opportunities to spot wildfowl, waders, egrets, and occasional otters along the water. Guests can take scenic walks along the estuary network, which connects seamlessly to the South West Coast Path.

The reserve provides clear, step-free paths suitable for exploring the lower estuary. Accessible public toilets and dedicated accessible parking spaces are situated nearby at the Lime Kiln car park. Flat surface options make it straightforward to reach wildlife viewing points across the landscape.

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zen602866443

Aug 2026

Lower Otter Nature Reserve Walk

This reserve has been recently created. This walk can be started from either end. We prefer the inland car park EX9 7AZ. We started from the car park turn right along the newly created even footpath and continued towards the coast. Great views, good for bird watching. Reaching the alternative LimeKiln Car park went through up onto the promenade. Stony beach, cafe and toilets available, A stretch of disabled friendly 'paving' has been laid there. We returned via the new footbridge and narrow but passable footpath on the opposite side of the reserve .

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