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Budleigh Salterton

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Budleigh Salterton
Devon, EX9 6NU, Lat/Long 50.6N 3.3W

Known for its large smooth cobbles, Budleigh is set on the East Devon coast against red cliffs. Popular for coastal walks as well as swimming and windsurfing.

Water quality

  • Benefits from the 1997 Budleigh Salterton Clean Sweep scheme
  • Exmouth sewage treatment works offers secondary treatment with ultraviolet disinfection
  • There are two emergency/storm overflows from Lime Kiln pumping station and storm overflows. These overflows exist to protect homes, gardens, roads and open spaces from sewer flooding normally after storms
  • Bathing water quality in this area can be affected by urban and agricultural drainage.
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Good Beach Guide-----

Local activities and interests

Swimming, windsurfing, sea canoeing, fishing and snorkelling.

Parking at Lime Kiln Car Park, Budleigh Salterton. Food, toilets and shops nearby. There is no lifeguard service at this beach. No Surf Life Saving GB club at this beach (Nearest club is Exmouth Beach Rescue Club).

Latest quality samples: visit the Environment Agency's website

This weather forecast is generated by the Met Office Weather Widget



factors affecting bathing water quality

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