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Sidmouth

Devon


Slow Ways linking Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton

England / Devon / Sidmouth

Sidmouth’s four Slow Ways are 75% checked

Drawn: 4/4
reviewed: 3/4
verified: 3/4
and surveyed: 2/4

Help connect Sidmouth

Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.

Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.

Give a hike and help get a for every one of Sidmouth’s Slow Ways.

Walk to Sidmouth from further afield

Slow Way Route To do
Budleigh Salterton—Sidmouth
Budsid one Survey me Distance 11km/7mi Ascent 453m Descent 452m
Ottery St Mary—Sidmouth
Ottsid one

Double check Distance 13km/8mi Ascent 346m Descent 389m
Ottery St Mary—Sidmouth
Ottsid two Enjoy me Distance 12km/8mi Ascent - Descent -
Sidmouth—Colyton
Sidcol one Pioneer me Distance 20km/12mi Ascent 836m Descent 816m
Sidmouth—Seaton
Sidsea one

Double check Distance 17km/10mi Ascent 747m Descent 745m
Sidmouth—Seaton
Sidsea two Enjoy me Distance 16km/10mi Ascent - Descent -

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Collective progress

67% of Sidmouth’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified

6/6

drawn

5/6

reviewed

2/6

surveyed

3/6

verified

11 people have contributed to Sidmouth’s Slow Ways

1 people have pledged to walk and review a route

2 people have surveyed a route in Sidmouth

69km out of 89km have been walked and reviewed

221km of reviews have been shared in Sidmouth

Latest Updates

A nice safe route using the west bank of the Otter (mostly) between Tipton and Ottery. Very pleasant. Includes quiet lanes in and out of Sidmouth as well as around the village of Harpford, otherwise traffic free....

Tim Ryan

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Stunning views of cliffs and rolling hills. Plenty of opportunity for wild life spotting ' particularly now with the wetlands at Budleigh. Climbing may be a bit tough for some but the views are just reward....

Tim Ryan

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I only walked the section from Branscombe to Seaton, but it was wonderful - and at least I avoided half of the steep climbs! Branscombe beach and Beer both have lovely cafes to stop and recharge. An excellent route - but a long and tiring day if you are thinking of doing the whole 10 miles....

Andrew Davies

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Lovely route, with some very steep climbs at times! Great views of the countryside and nice diverse path....

Andy Martin

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Helen Gough surveyed Sidsea two

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Stunning walk along the Jurassic Coast, but it is hard work! There are many steep climbs and descents, most of them are stepped, which helps, but you will get a good work out on this route....

Helen Gough

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Helen Gough took this photo on Sidsea two

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I especially enjoyed walking along the streams and river....

pilea

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Great route to run or walk!...

pilea

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I used it as part of a hike between Budleigh Salterton and Honiton and am keen to come back and do the whole walk again in the summer....

danravenellison

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This is a great walk and quite possibly the best way to get between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth!...

danravenellison

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A couple of steep and muddy ascents and descents by Peak Hill and High Peak but this was on 30 Dec after quite a lot of rain. Not an accessible route for those with any mobility challenges and generally requires a reasonable level of fitness...

IanMos

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The track round the north (Greenway Lane) and east (Higher Greenway Lane) sides of Bulverton Hill can be very muddy after rain. Expect lots of gates, stiles and mud - but fine countryside....

nandm

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I note your warning about the A3052 road crossing at Harpford — it’s quite a shocker — and next time I’ll try rerouting via Harpford Wood to avoid it (assuming the crossing up the hill isn’t as bad)....

alphacabbage1

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Sidmouth

danravenellison surveyed Sidmouth

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This is a fabulously scenic route that follows the South West Costal Path along the cliff tops of The Jurassic Coast. It is quite challenging with several steep valleys to be crossed en-route. Refreshments and toilets are available at Branscombe beach cafe....

MartinPratt

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This route basically follows the South West Coastal Path but has an unnecessary diversion to Street (which is a descent and climb) and also uses the Old Beer Road on the outskirts of Seaton. This section of road is currently shut following a cliff land-slip. The added route of Sidsea two is more direct and includes the diversion to avoid the closed road....

MartinPratt

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Sidmouth

MartinPratt surveyed Sidmouth

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The road past Woods Farm is narrow, with no pavement and absolutely unsuitable for walkers. There are much better routes avoiding this section....

CarineSilver

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A very scenic route along good paths and greenlanes with a small amount of walking on minor roads and urban pavements. There are many steps and kissing gates along the route which makes the route only accessible by walkers....

MartinPratt

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Sidmouth—Seaton

MartinPratt added Sidsea two, a new walk from Sidmouth to Seaton

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This route is not possible because the route crosses inaccessible private woodland West of The Bowd....

MartinPratt

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Ottery St Mary—Sidmouth

MartinPratt added Ottsid two, a new walk from Ottery St Mary to Sidmouth

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Budleigh Salterton—Sidmouth

Slow Ways added Budsid one, a new walk from Budleigh Salterton to Sidmouth

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Ottery St Mary—Sidmouth

Slow Ways added Ottsid one, a new walk from Ottery St Mary to Sidmouth

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Sidmouth—Colyton

Slow Ways added Sidcol one, a new walk from Sidmouth to Colyton

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Sidmouth—Seaton

Slow Ways added Sidsea one, a new walk from Sidmouth to Seaton

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Sidmouth, Thu 25 April

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Sidmouth’s Slow Ways starting point

Grid ref

SY1243587325

Lat / Lon

50.67896° / -3.24073°

Easting / Northing

312,435E / 87,325N

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Facilities

Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Sidmouth's meeting point

Public toilet

Wheelchair accessible toilet

Supermarket or convenience shop

Restaurant, cafe or pub

Accommodation

Accommodation for under £50 a night

Campsite

Bothy

Free wifi

Mobility scooter hire

Off-road wheelchair hire

Disabled Parking

Train station

Bus stop

Ferry

Official ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town

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