Best Sidmouth West Walks |
Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (4.6 miles) | Walk 2 (2.9 miles) | Walk 3 (2.8 miles) |
Mutters Moor & Jacob's Ladder | Mutters Moor | Bulverton Hill |
Extensive views |
Mutters Moor Jurassic Coast Jacobs Ladder | |
See below |
Walk 1 Mutters Moor (4.6 miles)
Difficulty:
Customs men used to look out for smugglers from the top of the moor while under their very noses Abraham Mutter and his donkey carted his contraband.
The Walk
A This rewarding walk climbs steadily through forests.
B It crosses a small part of the Sidmouth golf course.
C It continues along the beautiful Mutters Moor at the top.
D After crossing the Sidmouth to Otterton Road, enter a valley with permissive paths and be prepared for some more stunning views of East Devon and the coast line.
E It follows the coastal path into Sidmouth, past Jacob's Ladder & the colourful Connaught Gardens, where there is a cafe for some refreshments.
Top of Bickwell Valley |
Map of Walk 1
Walks near Sidmouth | |
Otterton | |
Tucked behind the Jurassic coast and on the river Otter, Otterton has become a favourite centre for walkers and hikers. | |
Sidmouth East | |
A vigorous but rewarding walk crossing an ancient Pack Horse Bridge to the picturesque village of Salcombe. | |
Town Trail | |
A delightful & easy walk exploring the towns past | |
Sidbury | |
This pleasant walk consists of a steady but easy climb through an almost alpine landscape with stunning views of Woodbury Common and Dartmoor - not surprisingly, the East Devon Way follows this delightful route. | |
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. | |
Walk 2 Mutters Moor (2.9 miles)
Difficulty:
This is an easy and very popular walk . If you want to smell pines, this is the one !
Parking Top of Peak Hill Road towards Otterton |
Walk 3 Bulverton Hill (2.8 miles)
Difficulty:
This delightful walk steadily climbs up Bulverton Hill with splendid views of Core Hill towards Sidford.
It returns along a golf course.
Tracks in Sidmouth Forest are well maintained.
Top of Bickwell Valley |
There is one steady climb.