Branscombe Beach
28 September 2026
A long shingle mile long beach stretching from Branscombe to Beer Head. You can walk there along the coastal path or park in the nearby car park (charges apply). There are facilities nearby and a dog exercise area.
Things to do near Colyton
1
Branscombe Beach
A long shingle mile long beach stretching from Branscombe to Beer Head. You can walk there along the coastal path or park in the nearby car park (charges apply). There are facilities nearby and a dog exercise area.
2
The Kingfisher
The Kingfisher is a traditional Devon pub situated in the heart of Colyton. There's outside seating for warmer months and a real fire to keep you warm in winter. Children are welcome and the pub is open for lunch and dinner.
3
Seaton Beach Devon
With stunning views across Lyme Bay, this shingle beach stretches for about a mile. Take your swimmers, this is a good swimming beach and ideal for kayaking. If you'd rather not walk on the pebbles there's a flat esplanade which is much easier going.
4
Trinity Hill Nature Reserve
From Trinity Hill Road the car park is on your left after about 1km. From there explore this beautiful reserve of lowland heath and views across the Axe Valley. See further details on the eastdevon.gov.uk website.
5
Anchor Inn
Situated on Beer seafront, this hotel offers food service seven days a week from 11am until 10pm and fresh fish daily specials. There's a beer garden for summer months with cliff-top views.
6
Colyton Round Walk
Start from the Colcombe Castle Pub in the centre of Colyton and follow this five mile walk around the valleys and rolling hills. Check the devon.gov.uk website for further details and other local walks.
7
River Cottage
River Cottage HQ can be found surrounded in the beautiful countryside of east Devon, famed for its fresh produce and seasonal fayre. For a dining experience like no other take a look at their website, you will be spoilt for choice!
8
Seaton Jurassic
A new interactive musuem offering oodles of fun for kids and grown ups. Open seven days a week, a visit to Seaton would not be complete without this experience.
9
The Castle Inn Axminster
Welcome to this traditional pub where you and your dog will be made most welcome. Food is freshly cooked to order and homemade.
10
The Dolphin Hotel
Conveniently located in the village you'll find a restaurant and two bars here. Children are welcome in the restaurant and dogs are allowed in either of the bars.
Things to do near Colyton
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The Kingfisher
24 June 2025
The Kingfisher is a traditional Devon pub situated in the heart of Colyton. There's outside seating for warmer months and a real fire to keep you warm in winter. Children are welcome and the pub is open for lunch and dinner.
Seaton Beach Devon
5 June 2024
With stunning views across Lyme Bay, this shingle beach stretches for about a mile. Take your swimmers, this is a good swimming beach and ideal for kayaking. If you'd rather not walk on the pebbles there's a flat esplanade which is much easier going.
Trinity Hill Nature Reserve
7 September 2022
From Trinity Hill Road the car park is on your left after about 1km. From there explore this beautiful reserve of lowland heath and views across the Axe Valley. See further details on the eastdevon.gov.uk website.
Anchor Inn
Situated on Beer seafront, this hotel offers food service seven days a week from 11am until 10pm and fresh fish daily specials. There's a beer garden for summer months with cliff-top views.
Colyton Round Walk
Start from the Colcombe Castle Pub in the centre of Colyton and follow this five mile walk around the valleys and rolling hills. Check the devon.gov.uk website for further details and other local walks.
River Cottage
River Cottage HQ can be found surrounded in the beautiful countryside of east Devon, famed for its fresh produce and seasonal fayre. For a dining experience like no other take a look at their website, you will be spoilt for choice!
Seaton Jurassic
A new interactive musuem offering oodles of fun for kids and grown ups. Open seven days a week, a visit to Seaton would not be complete without this experience.
The Castle Inn Axminster
Welcome to this traditional pub where you and your dog will be made most welcome. Food is freshly cooked to order and homemade.
The Dolphin Hotel
Conveniently located in the village you'll find a restaurant and two bars here. Children are welcome in the restaurant and dogs are allowed in either of the bars.