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Budleigh Salterton sits at the mouth of the River Otter, where the pebble beach meets the red sandstone cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. It is a quiet town that feels somewhat removed from the busier resorts nearby, largely because its shoreline remains uncommercialised, occupied by fishing boats rather than amusements. Historically, the town grew around the salt panning industry, which gave the place its name, before evolving into a popular retreat during the Napoleonic Wars. Today, the landscape is defined by the Otter Estuary - a managed nature reserve that provides a haven for migratory birds and beavers - and the South West Coast Path, which offers a steady climb up to High Peak for views across the bay. The town centre follows a gentle slope down to the water, lined with independent shops and a stream that runs alongside the main street, maintaining a sense of space and character that is becoming increasingly hard to find on the south coast.