Salcombe Hill Circular Walk
A walk around Salcombe Hill with breathtaking views of the Devon Jurassic Coast. This walk leads out to a viewpoint on the clifftop with amazing views over Sidmouth and on a good day out to Portland Bill in Dorset. In summer the area is filled with wild flowers, such as foxgloves and buttercups, as well as butterflies.
Total steps: 5
Total steps: 5
Start point
Salcombe Hill car park, grid ref: SY148889
Step 1
From the car park, take the path past the picnic tables and follow the tarmac lane. After about 50yd (46m), turn right onto the gravel path and enjoy the wonderful views across the Sidmouth Valley to your right.
Step 2
Follow the waymarked route down towards the cliff edge.
Step 3
On a clear day there are fabulous views along the Jurrasic Coast all the way to Portland Bill. You can also see the Channel Islands and even the north of France. After enjoying the views, turn left along the South West Coast Path. Go through the gate, following the sign, 'Coast Path Salcombe Mouth 1/2m', through South Combe Farm.
Step 4
Follow the coastal path until you reach the Frog Stone. This stone, which looks amusingly frog-like, was placed here by helicopter from a Royal Navy frigate on 10 April 1964. From this point you have more wonderful views over the Salcombe mouth valley. Leave the coastal path and follow the waymarked path.
Step 5
You'll reach a kissing gate, heading into the woodland area. At this point there are a number of longer walks to be explored, but to complete this walk turn left. Follow the waymarked route through the edge of the woodland until you reach a dirt road next to a barn. Turn right onto the dirt road and follow this back to the National Trust car park where you began your walk.
End point
Salcombe Hill car park, grid ref: SY148889
Trail map
Salcombe Views and Valleys Walk
Follow the Salcombe Hill circular walk trail in Devon for views of the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site cliffs and valleys and to the Weston Plats for its 19th-century cliff allotments.
Salcombe Hill to Sidmouth circular walk
Starting with views across the Sid valley, this 5 mile circular walk showcases the regency town of Sidmouth, and then takes you upriver through a tranquil riverside park.
Salcombe Hill accessible walk
This short, accessible walk takes you along well-maintained gravel paths up to the Salcombe Hill toposcope. Enjoy far-reaching views across Sidmouth, High Peak, Ladrum Bay and beyond from one of the clifftop benches.
Salcombe Regis cliffs, valleys and sea views circular walk
Take in superb views of the Devon Jurassic Coast, an ancient church and the historic market gardens of Weston Plats on this circular walk from the village of Salcombe Regis.
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