| Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (3.5 miles) | Walk 2 (5.2 miles) | Walk 3 |
| Salcombe Hill | Sidford & Salcombe Regis | Donkey Centre |
 | See Below |
 | Jurassic Coast |
 | Numerous pubs in Sidmouth Rising Sun Blue Ball Inn in Sidford |
Walk 1 Salcombe Hill (3.5 miles)
This is a varied but quite challenging river and coastal walk to Salcombe Hill offering stunning views and an ideal opportunity for a picnic.
Difficulty:
It follows public footpaths into Sidmouth along the river Sid, then climbs steeply up Salcombe Hill following the South West Coast Path.
Here it turns inland through a lush valley to Springcombe, where it heads West back to Sidmouth.
terrain: | tracks, paths |
| lanes | |
stiles | 0 |
main roads | 0 % |
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altitude range | 2 - 168 m |
quality of track | **** |
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There is one very steep climb.
| Sidgard Road |
Map of Walk 1
| Walks near Sidmouth | |
 | Sidmouth Town Trail |
 | A delightful & easy walk exploring the towns past |
| Sidmouth West | |
 | Great walks combining forests, moorland and sea with breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast. |
| Donkey Sanctuary | |
 | A short but invigorating family walk from the Donkey Sanctuary to the Jurassic Coast where in 2007 the Napoli ran aground. |
| Salcombe Hill & Salcombe Regis | |
 | Enjoy a picnic with spectacular views of the coast and explore the famous Norman Lockyer Observatory where helium was first discovered. |
| Branscombe | |
 | This is a must walk if you are in this area - it will involve some climbing but views of coastline is breathtaking. |
Walk 2 Sidford & Salcombe Regis (5.6 miles)
A slightly less strenuous but equally rewarding 5+ mile hike.
It initially follows the river Sid to Sidford , then crosses an ancient Pack Horse Bridge where it veers off into Knowle House estate - look out for the spectacular gates.
Difficulty:
You return via the picturesque village of Salcombe Regis.
Caution :Take care crossing the A3052 to Lyme Regis.
 | the busy A3052 has to be crossed without islands. This makes the walk unsuitable for children. |
| Residential End of Primley Road |
Map of Walk 2
Walk 3 Sidmouth to Donkey Sanctuary (7 miles)
Difficulty:
A delightful but quite strenuous 3 mile coastal walk to the Donkey Sanctuary and its restaurant following mainly public footpaths.
It starts at the Esplanada, in Sidmouth.
The route to Salcombe Regis (no pubs) involves a few steep climbs.
From the Donkey Sanctuary you head towards the sea and take the south west coastal path back to Sidmouth (4 miles) - some stretches are very steep.
Alternatively you can follow the route you came via Salv combe Regis.
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