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Tucked along the eastern shore of the Exe Estuary, Lympstone retains the layout of the fishing and maritime village it has been for centuries. It is defined by its narrow, winding lanes - some barely wide enough for a single vehicle - and its "drangs," the local term for the characterful pedestrian alleyways that thread between the cottages down to the water’s edge. Geographically, it sits about halfway between Topsham and Exmouth, sheltered by the red sandstone cliffs that are a hallmark of this stretch of the Devon coastline. The village is famously split by the Avocet Line railway, which skirts the shoreline and provides a direct link to Exeter, while the Exe Estuary Trail offers a level route for cyclists and walkers heading in either direction. While it is perhaps best known nationally as the home of the Commando Training Centre RM, the camp remains tucked away on the northern outskirts, leaving the village core to its own quiet rhythm of tidal shifts and estuary views. It is a practical place as much as a scenic one, supported by a handful of long-standing pubs, a primary school, and a small harbour that still sees activity when the tide allows.