Sidmouth countryside
Gentle countryside walks and coastal hikes
Sidmouth countryside
Overview
Gentle countryside walks and coastal hikes
Above the bustling seaside town of Sidmouth is Salcombe Hill which has amazing views of the town and out across the Jurassic cliffs. Peak Hill sits to the west of Sidmouth, partially eroded resulting in a cliff face on the coast.
For the more adventurous, join the South West Coast Path and explore Salcombe Mouth, and the pretty but steep valleys of Lincombe and Dunscombe.
In Sidmouth you can take a stroll along the Byes, a pleasant riverside walk or visit the popular National Trust shop on Fore Street.
Peak Hill sits to the west of Sidmouth, look out for the carved stepping stones through the Trust – owned woodland and more great views.
- Telephone
- 01752346585
- southdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sidmouth countryside
How to get here
- Address
- Salcombe Hill , Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NY
- By cycle
- See local cycle routes on the Sustrans website.
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Follow the South West Coast Path waymarkers from Sidmouth town. 2 mile (3.2km) walk
- By train
- Axminster 8 miles (with bus service onto Sidmouth)
- By road
- From Exeter take M5 turning onto A3052 and head east, following the signs to Sidmouth. At Sidford Cross go straight up the hill, out of Sidmouth, at the top take the first right - after 2.5 miles Salcombe Hill car park is on your left (opposite Norman Lockyear Observatory).
- Parking: NT Car park at Salcombe Hill. Car parks in Sidmouth (not NT). Parking also available at the Donkey Sanctuary and Weston car park in Weston village. Peak Hill – Roadside parking and Mutter’s Moor EX10 0NW (not NT).
- SatNav:
- By bus
- The Axe Valley Mini-Travel service 899 runs between Seaton and Sidmouth. Alternatively from Exeter use the Stagecoach 52B service to Sidmouth. From Sidmouth, Salcombe Hill is a 2 mile (3.2km) walk.
Sidmouth countryside
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Sidmouth countryside
Opening times
Monday 23 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 24 July
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Wednesday 25 July
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Thursday 26 July
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Friday 27 July
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Saturday 28 July
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Sunday 29 July
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Sidmouth countryside
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01752346585
- southdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Salcombe Hill , Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NY