East Devon: Sidmouth Beach - Chit Rocks
Few places in East Devon have a history as closely tied to the rise of the English seaside resort as Sidmouth. Set on the English Channel at the mouth of the River Sid, the town is framed by the red sandstone cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site extending through East Devon and Dorset. Chit Rocks forms part of Sidmouth’s eastern shoreline, below steep cliffs continuing towards Salcombe Hill. Sidmouth developed into a fashionable Regency resort; the Duke and Duchess of Kent stayed here in 1819 with their infant daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Its seafront combines a broad promenade, beach access and historic resort architecture, while the surrounding cliffs tell a far older coastal story.
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Few places in England have a history as closely tied to the 185-million-year record of the Jurassic Coast as East Devon. Its shore, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs from the Exe estuary past red Triassic cliffs at Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth towards the Dorset border. Inland, the River Otter reaches the English Channel at Budleigh Salterton, while market towns including Honiton recall the region’s long association with handmade lace. Sidmouth also hosts the annual Sidmouth Folk Festival, bringing traditional music and dance to the coast each summer. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of East Devon.
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