Ladram Bay

For details of places to stay and things to do near Ladram Bay, please try the links on the right. The nearest featured town to Ladram Bay is Sidmouth.

One of the most dramatic sights along the World Heritage Coast is the stacks at Ladram Bay, East Devon. The stacks were formed from caves that over time were hollowed out by the sea, they then became arches which eventually collapsed, forming the stacks we see today.

The red colour of both the stacks and the cliffs is due to iron minerals that have weathered over time, telling us that the land was once being a hot, desert area. These are Triassic rocks and at between 250 and 200 million years old are the oldest rocks along the World Heritage Coast.

The clean, sand-washed beach at Ladram Bay is sheltered and a popular destination for bathers and those keen on water sports. One of the best ways to get to the bay is by following the South West Coast path from either Budleigh Salterton or Sidmouth.