The Axe Valley is a dedicated AONB with the River Axe estuary being very popular for fishing, and where the river meets the sea at Lyme Bay it becomes part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Seaton Tramway (pictured) ope a three-mile route through the Axe Valley between the coastal resort of Seaton, the village of Colyford and the town of Colyton.
Beer has a brook in the centre of the village, with the bay and beach being a sheltered suntrap, there are boats to hire, plus fishing trips etc. A place to visit is the famous Beer Quarry Caves and PECORAMA just outside of the village.
Seaton has a reputation for visitors who want to enjoy a quiet seaside holiday or a romantic weekend. There is a shingle beach and an unusual cliff formation either side of the harbour with red cliffs on one side and white on the other.
Things to do in Seaton consist of a wide range of activities, attractions and events notably the Seaton Carnival encompassing a food festival, a parade and many other activities in late summer. The SEATON JURASSIC HERITAGE CENTRE is located just off Harbour Road. Take a journey through time to worlds familiar and alien.
Additionally in and around the town there are arcades, a bowling green, miniature golf or tennis, a holiday camp and much more for all age groups. For the very active the Grizzly Run is an annual cross country run commencing in Seaton and going through Beer and Branscombe, plus there are many scenic walks to and from the town. This is Fossil hunting country, but please be careful as the cliffs can be treacherous.
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Colyton is a step back in history and where the many architectural wonders are delightful. The winding streets, pretty walks, enticing shops and amiable pubs typify Colyton's unspoilt charm. Sights include the 12th century St. Andrew's Church with its unusual lantern tower. Colyford holds a Goose Fair in September.
Hawkchurch is set in a superb position in beautiful rolling countryside has been described as a 'village of roses'.
Axminster of the carpet fame is surprising with its historical sites, outdoor activities and family attractions. The Minster is in middle of the town, and nearby in the Old Courthouse there is the history of the famous Axminster Carpet. For the culturally minded there is an Art Trail including sculptures like Roger Dean's ‘Farmer and Cow’. The East Devon Way footpath and Buzzard Route cycle track pass close to the town, while the mudflats of the Axe estuary are superb for bird watching and being fairly central it is also a base for the fossil beaches at Charmouth, Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth. The Axe Vale Festival of Gardening and Crafts is held in June.
The Axe Estuary
Axmouth with its trams, beautiful busy harbour with many moorings, shops and great sea front has plenty of room for all the family to sunbathe. From the harbour there are water sports, boats to hire for leisure and fishing etc. The Axe Estuary with its bird population is a Twitchers paradise and the river at high tide is great for windsurfing and other water-sports. When you feel in need of sustenance there are several good food pubs. People visit here for the sheer beauty of the area and often return several times a year.
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