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EAST DEVON
East of Exeter, Devon's red-soil fields and red-rock cliffs undulate towards Dorset. A few
miles south of the city lies Topsham, a charming, ancient port overflowing with fine places
to eat and stay. Next comes the faded resort of Exmouth, launch pad for Jurassic Coast
cruises and adrenalin sports. Regency Sidmouth delivers old-world seaside charm, stargaz-
ing and an irresistible equine sanctuary. Captivating Beer offers the chance to land your
own lunch and an ancient network of caves. Meanwhile, the River Cottage eateries of TV
chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall lie inland, rustling up truly memorable meals.
Information
Exmouth Tourist Office
(
01395-222299;
www.exmouth-guide.co.uk
;
3 Rolle St;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 4pm
Sat)
Sidmouth Tourist Office
(
01395-516441;
www.visitsidmouth.co.uk
;
Ham Lane;
10am-5pm Mon-Sat, to 4pm
Sun May-Oct, 10am-1.30pm Mon-Sat Nov-Apr)
Getting There & Away
BUS
X53 Jurassic Coastlinx
Runs between Exeter and Weymouth (five to seven daily), stop-
ping at Beer and Lyme Regis.
Bus 57
(two to four per hour) Runs between Exeter, Topsham (15 minutes) and Exmouth
(30 minutes).
Bus 157
Links Exmouth with Sidmouth (one hour, hourly Monday to Saturday, four on
summer Sundays).
Bus 52A/B
Connects Exeter with Sidmouth (one hour, one to three hourly) and Sidford.
TRAIN
Hourly branch-line services run from Exeter to Topsham (15 minutes) and Exmouth (25
minutes); Axminster is on the well-served Exeter-Waterloo intercity route.
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