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Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder beach lies just to the west of the town of Seaton on the South Devon coast.
Southeast facing, the wide pebble and sand beach can be accessed quite easily via the Clifton Walkway from Sidmouth or via steps and a ramp through the Connaught Gardens.
The beach swings in a narrow crescent southwest towards Green Point, High Peak and Otterton. Activites here include swimming, best on a rising tide.
Geologists will be interested by the 'Otter Sandstone' cliffs and the 'Mercia Mudstone' with the fault boundary apparent behind the steps to the beach.
Refreshments are located above the beach at the wonderful Clock Tower Café, a former lime kiln, and deckchairs are also available for hire. Younger members of your group may wish to explore the rock pools, especially at Chit Rocks and the western end of the beach.
Parking for the beach lie at Manor Road (Long Stay) car park about 200 yards (160m) away or in Sidmouth itself about half a mile away.
A seasonal dog ban operates from 1st May to 30th September on the main Jacob's Ladder beach, although dogs are welcome all year at the far end of the beach. Please check local beach signage for up to date information.
Facilities
✔ Cafe, shop or pub
✘ Seasonal dog ban
✔ Dogs on some parts of beach
✔ Interesting geology
✔ Parking
✔ Toilets
OS Explorer Map 115: Exmouth and Sidmouth, Honiton
This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.
Local area
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Exmouth
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Newton Abbot, Paignton, Brixham and Moretonhampstead.
