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  • Location: Beer, East Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    July 7, 2022

    Road cycling

    Beer is a beautiful village in Lyme Bay, with a shingle beach and limestone cliffs. The beach is in use by fisherman so although being a sun trap, it doesn't attract the same numbers of sunbathers as other local bays.

    Rather than the alcoholic drink, Beer takes its name from 'bearu' which relates to the forest that previously enveloped the area.

    Close by are Beer Caves, created by the excavation of beer stone, a practice ongoing since Roman times. Beer Caves are open to visitors. See their website for further details beerquarrycaves.co.uk

    March 22, 2026

    Hiking

    If you’re heading to Beer Beach in East Devon, don’t expect a sandy tropical paradise—and definitely don’t expect actual beer flowing from the cliffs (though the name is a great …
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    Beer & Ottery St Mary loop from Sidmouth

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    Cycle the moderate 30.6-mile Beer & Ottery St Mary loop from Sidmouth, gaining 2624 feet through East Devon's scenic coast and countryside.

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Location: Beer, East Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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