Activities at Sidmouth countryside
Woods and wildflowers
Get back to nature and enjoy a gentle walk through these sheltered woods which are at their very best during bluebell season in early May.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Salcombe views and valleys
Enjoy incredible views on this gentle walk around Salcombe Hill in Devon.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Combe Wood
Criss-crossed with pathways, this is the perfect place for a sheltered walk on a warm day.
Accessible walk: Salcombe Hill
Whether you have boots or paws, two wheels or four, this easily accessible short walk opens the South West Coast Path to everybody.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 0.8 miles (1.25km)
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.
- Moderate
- 25 mins
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Salcombe Hill circular walk
Whilst donkey-carts are no longer used at Weston Plats, this walk takes you up Weston Mouth to The Donkey Sanctuary which is home to over 500 donkeys and mules.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Salcombe Hill to Sidmouth circular walk
Starting with the stunning views across the Sid valley, this spectacular circular walk showcases the regency town of Sidmouth, and then takes you upriver through a tranquil riverside park.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Cliffs, valleys and ocean views in Salcombe Regis
Take a walk from Salcombe Regis out to the coast with superb views of the Devon Jurassic Coast, with a chance to explore Weston Plats, an area of 19th and 20th-century market gardens.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)