Sidmouth countryside

Important notice -

Our car park at Salcombe Hill is open. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time. Sidmouth shop is open: go to 'Shopping' for more information.

Gentle countryside walks and coastal hikes

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Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Reaching the frogstone after struggling up the coast path steps, brings the reward of wonderful views down the coast

Walking 

There are a number of walks that start from Salcombe Hill car park, just outside of Sidmouth, including an accessible circular route which offers views in both directions along the historic Jurassic coastline.

Take a peak at the view of Sidmouth over the gorse growing along the coast

Salcombe Hill running trail 

Lace up your runing shoes for lovely views of Sidmouth and the surrounding coastline, winding your way through wild woodland on this circular route.

Important safety notice: Cliff and rock falls at East Beach 

Important safety notice for East Beach: following recent cliff and rock falls along the coast between Sidmouth and Salcombe Mouth, we urge you to stay well back from the edges when using the coast path along the cliff top, and away from the undercliff when on the beaches. Please take heed of safety signs on site – these cliffs are unstable and liable to rock falls at any time.

Staying safe on the Jurassic Coast
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Shopping

Beautiful designs in the spring 2020 range

Stop off at Sidmouth shop 

The shop is now open daily, 11am-4pm. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after special places in East Devon for everyone, for ever.

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Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

People walking on a sandy beach

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