Distance: 4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Start/End point: Sidbury/Sidmouth.

The East Devon Way runs for some 40 miles between Exmouth and the county boundary at Lyme Regis, inland of and parallel to the South West Coast Path. In a variety of places there are walks which link the two, creating a series of long-distance circular routes throughout East Devon.

This walk links the two routes along the valley of the River Sid. Although a short river, its valley forms a distinctive attractive landscape feature as it nears the sea. Linking the village of Sidbury on the East Devon Way with Sidmouth on the coast, the route uses quiet lanes and then a surfaced footpath. It is therefore a good walk for the winter months, since it is unaffected by wet or mud, and can also be used by wheelchairs or pushchairs.

This is a one-way walk, from Sidbury to the sea at Sidmouth, and it is recommended to be used in conjunction with buses to Sidbury from Sidmouth or Exeter.

Theme: Country,
Special Interest: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Nature, World Heritage Site,
Area: East Devon.

Relevant maps/guides: Landranger 192 Exeter and Sidmouth. Explorer 30 Exmouth and Sidmouth
Facilities along route: Sidbury: pub, shop/PO, buses. Sidford: pub, shops, buses, toilets. Sidmouth: all facilities.
The East Devon Coast is a part of a World Heritage Site due to its outstanding geology, representing 165 million years of earth history in just 95 miles between Exmouth and Swanage. Often referred to as the Jurassic Coast, this is Englands first natural World Heritage Site, putting it on a level with the Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world. There are no stiles. Largely flat except for a gentle climb and descent leaving Sidbury.