Exmouth Walking Tour of Pirates and History

On one side of Exmouth Beach, the red sandstone cliffs ascend to Orcombe Point, the official start of the Jurassic Coast – the only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in England.
On the other side, the vibrant Exe Estuary sits teeming with birdlife, a fairly flat cycle path connecting Exmouth with the quaint village of Lympstone, the historic port of Topsham and leading all the way up to Exeter.

In the middle are countless stories of swashbuckling local pirates, smugglers offloading illicit contraband into East Devon, famous residents who found inspiration and solace in the beautiful ocean scenery and a bustling tourism industry, which was the first of its kind in the county and still prospers today.

In my walking tours, I explore Exmouth’s past, present and future, detailing the most fascinating stories from the town’s history with plenty of local recommendations for things to see and do while you’re in town.

Meeting Point

Exmouth Tourist Information

45A The Strand, Exmouth EX8 1AL, UK

Opposite the war memorial, facing the pedestrian square in the centre of Exmouth.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

The Maer Local Nature Reserve

Exmouth, EX10 8HL

Learn about smugglers and the Jurassic Coast at The Maer, a local Exmouth hidden gem.

10 minutes

Exmouth Beach

, , Exmouth, EX8 1NZ

Hear stories of pirates and the beginnings of the UK's tourist industry at Exmouth's lively beachfront.
The remaining half an hour will be walking from Exmouth Town Centre along The Beacon and down to the Maer, stopping at various small points of interest en-route.

20 minutes

What's included:

• Walking tour with knowledgeable local guide

Not included:

• Tips