Salcombe Hill running trail
Short but sweet, this new running trail offers a variety of terrain for you to take in the coast and countryside, promising spectacular views towards Sidmouth all year round.
Map
Start:
Sidmouth Hill National Trust car park
1
From the notice board in the car park, join the adjacent footpath. Go through the bollards, continue along the gravel path and take the left-hand fork. You’ll reach the coast path with a bench and a pedestrian gate on your left
In the spring and summer months, look out for wildflowers such as Stitchwort and Lesser Celandine that grow along the side of the paths, and listen out for the sound of popping gorse seed pods.
2
Go through the pedestrian gate into a field, following the path on the right-hand side, which will lead you through the next pedestrian gate. Bear left, avoiding the steep descent, and head for the kissing gate which will lead you into another field.
Pause for a moment at the top of the Frogstone steps to take in the spectacular view of the Jurassic Coastline.
3
Continue following the track, through another gate until you reach a set of three steps descending to a kissing gate which leads into the woods.
4
Follow the track straight ahead of you through the woods. At the end of the track, go through the pedestrian gate. Take care whilst crossing the lane, as you run to the other pedestrian gate that's almost opposite you.
Keep an eye out for bullfinches and other woodland birds that call Salcombe Hill their home.
5
Carry on along this track. As you bear left, the track will start to descend and will continue to do so for a short while. Ignore the set of steps on the right.
6
When you reach a clearing in the woods, bear left, ignoring the bridleway on the right. Continue along this path, over the boardwalk, until you reach the road again.
7
Here you need to turn right and then take the next footpath on the left. Follow this ascending path back up to the top of Salcombe Hill, where you will re-join the footpath that will take you back to the car park.
End:
Sidmouth Hill National Trust car park