Exmouth combines sandy beaches and water sports with tidal landscapes, cycling routes and culture. When planning a stay, you can first decide what to focus on: coastal activities, cycling or events. The options range from summer live music to a guided walk with an approximate duration; there is also a year-round programme of stage performances.
Beach and water activities
At Exmouth Beach, visitors can enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, water skiing and activities with inflatable equipment. This offers a variety of water sports. There are also natural rock pools where visitors can catch crabs. So, at the same beach, you can choose between different activities: water sports and crab-catching in the rock pools. If you are planning a particular water sport, check the conditions in advance; individual providers and conditions may change.
Tidal landscape and the Jurassic Coast
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve lies at the southern end of the Exe Estuary and includes sand and mudflats shaped by the tides. The Maer in Exmouth is also a local nature reserve. Orcombe Point lies at the western end and marks the beginning of the Jurassic Coast. The Geoneedle there was built from rock types found along the World Heritage Coast. Exmouth therefore offers different coastal features: tidal flats on the estuary and the start of the Jurassic Coast, marked by a structure made from rock from this World Heritage Coast.
Cycling along the Exe Estuary
The Exe Estuary Trail runs around the Exe Estuary from Dawlish to Exmouth. The cycling route is almost entirely traffic-free and largely flat. Its route and profile give you two specific details to help with planning: the route’s endpoints and its largely flat, almost traffic-free character. Along the cycling route starting from Exmouth, the Exe Estuary is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site.
Theatre, music and a guided walk
Exmouth Pavilion is a theatre by the sea, right on the seafront and opposite Exmouth’s sandy beach. The building is in the Art Deco style and has 541 seats. Its year-round programme includes live music, touring theatre, comedy, ballet, tribute shows and family performances. The range spans everything from music and comedy to dance and family events. As the programme changes over time, check the current schedule before your visit.
During the summer, there is free live music in Exmouth’s Pavilion Gardens every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Unlike the year-round stage programme, this offering is limited to the summer and specific weekend afternoons. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the current schedule in advance.
Exmouth Tours offers a guided walk exploring Exmouth’s past and present. The route is just over 2.5 kilometres long and takes about 90 minutes. These approximate details can help you plan the walk as a specific activity. Confirm the current tour details before booking, as availability may change.
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