Full Description
Slow East Devon and the Jurassic Coast is the most comprehensive - and only standalone - guide available to this region. With publication timed to coincide with the opening of the Seaton Jurassic Centre, here is insider knowledge which can only be gained by living in the area. Contributions from local experts, and colourful and witty writing combined with the authors' enthusiasm, make this guide as much a pleasure to read as an invaluable companion for exploring. Exeter and the Exe Estuary get a chapter of their own, and parts of Mid Devon, including Tiverton, are covered in detail, along with East Devon's most alluring chunks of countryside and the seaside resorts of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Beer. The chapter on West Dorset describes Lyme Regis and Charmouth along with brief descriptions of other coastal towns. An explanation of the geology of the entire World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast links the whole region. With an emphasis on car-free travel - walking, cycling and local buses - the detailed descriptions, historical and folk anecdotes, and personal accounts encourage visitors to explore each locale thoroughly. Hand-picked places to eat and drink, including all the eateries along the main artery of the A3052, are selected by the authors based upon long-standing knowledge of the area.
Contents
Going Slow in East Devon & the Jurassic CoastA taste of East Devon, The appeal of country churches, NGS Gardens & Open Studios, Car-free travel, Active East Devon, Natural East Devon, How this book is arranged1 Exeter & the Exe EstuaryGetting there & around, Starting with the Romans, Exeter today, Countess Wear, The Exe Estuary2 East of the ExeGetting there & around, Cullompton, Broadclyst & the Killerton Estate, The Exe Valley: Tiverton & Bickleigh, The Grand Western Canal3 Honiton & aroundGetting there & around, Honiton, The Blackdown Hills, The Culm Valley, Honiton's western triangle4 The River Otter & The Heart of Devon's AONBGetting there & around, Clyst St Mary to Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary & area, The southern Otter, Around the River Sid, From Sid to Seaton, Food & drink along the A30525 The Seaside TownsGetting there & around, Watersports & activities, Budleigh Salterton & area, Sidmouth, Salcombe Regis, Branscombe, Beer, Seaton & area, Axmouth6 Devon's Far EastGetting there & around, East of the Axe, West of the Axe, Kilmington & area, The Colys & area 7 Dorset's Jurassic CoastGetting there & around, Lyme Regis & Charmouth, Golden Cap to Weymouth , Weymouth to Old Harry Rocks ACCOMMODATIONIndex
