Explore the East Devon Coast from Tracey Mill

From Tracey Mill B & B you are only 10 miles from the beautiful coast of East Devon which forms part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site known as The Jurassic Coast. Stretching from Exmouth in the west to Studland Bay, Dorset in the east here you will find 95 miles of truly stunning coastline with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth’s history. World Heritage status was achieved because of the site's unique insight into the Earth Sciences as it clearly depicts a geological ‘walk through time' spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.


But if geological history is not your thing and you simply want to enjoy the coast line from the comfort of a deck chair then you are spoilt for choice. Here are a few of the coastal towns and villages to be visited.


Beer - A steep pebbled beach in a small sheltered bay where local fishermen haul their boats out of the water on wooden logs.


Branscombe – Believed to be the longest village in England, Branscombe’s thatched cottages meander down a magnificent valley nearly all the way to the sea and beach.


Budleigh Salterton – The coastline here and at nearby Exmouth forms the western most section of the Jurassic Coast and the cliffs on either side of the town are the unique Red Devonian Sandstone. The beach, which is formed of large pebbles, extends for 2.5 miles. Bathing is safe and the water clear.


Exmouth – A lively town on the east coast of Devon where the River Exe meets the sea. Two miles of soft golden sand popular with windsurfers and kite surfers.


Seaton – A thriving seaside town with a mile long esplanade and pebble beach. Home of the famous Seaton Tramway where you can ride on heritage narrow gauge trams along the Axe River valley to Colyford and Colyton.


Sidmouth – Regency history, clean beaches and friendly shops. It’s all here in this lovely seaside town that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley.