Axmouth is a very picturesque village at the end of the Roman Fosse Way offering the walker 2 pubs and magnificent views of the Axe estuary.
 | The Harbour, The Ship Inn |
| Axe Cliff Golf Club ( open to non members) |
 | Extensive views of Axe Valley and Cliffs |
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Distance:2.9 miles
Difficulty:
 | See map ; limited spaces near bridge across the Axe |
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A great pub walk along the river Axe and into a countryside where time has stood still.
Parking in Axmouth is virtually impossible but there are spaces near the bridge across the Axe.
There are 2 ways of doing this walk, clockwise or anti clockwise.
To avoid a steep climb at the beginning of the walk we have opted for going clockwise with possible refreshments at the Golf club house.
The Walk
A From the parking area you follow the main road to Axmouth on a pavement adjacent to the main road.
This stretch of the Axe Valley is much loved by bird watchers.
There is a small platform near a picnic area in Axmouth giving you stunning views of the estuary and its wild life.
After the Ship Inn turn right tin to Chapel street. After 200 m turn left up a footpath.
At the end of the path turn right into Higher Lane. After 300m turn left into a bridle path - parts of the path may be lined with nettles.
B At the end of the bridle path you see statues flanking the entrance to the 12th century Bindon Manor.
Turn right on a lane lined with charming cottages.
Along this stretch the Welsh King of Dumnonia and the English King of Wessex clashed in 612.
After 200m turn left over a stile into a footpath and climb steadily to Stepps Lane.
C Turn left and follow the lane for 200 m (5 mins) then turn right into a footpath - entrance can be obscured by shrubs but the path is well maintained.
Continue until you join the South West Coast Path to Lyme Regis.
Turn Right.
This is a beautiful stretch with glorious views of the coast line.
D The Axe Cliff Golf Club welcomes ALL walkers for refreshments or meals - membership not required!
From the Club House the lane descends quite steeply to the parking area.
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Axmouth Walk
In the past it was quite feasible to do another circular walk to Allhallows College via the coastal path.You would follow the coastal path half way then return via a track to Allhallows College.
However, all connecting paths and tracks are now private! So the only option is to walk to Lyme Regis.
Difficulty:
We do not recommend this walk unless you are fit and prepared to suffer the constant climbs and descents and then take the bus back to Seaton.
There is even a notice warning the walker:
In our opinion 'arduous' could almost be tortuous.
| Walks near Axmouth | |
| Axminster | |
 | Explore the many walking opportunities from Axminster beyond its famous carpet industry. |
| Uplyme | |
 | Walks of various lengths to explore a totally abandoned viaduct! |
| Musbury | |
 | A delightful but quite strenuous walk towards Musbury castle, an Iron Age Hill fort with spectacular views of East Devon and the Axe valley |
| Lyme Regis | |
 | A most invigorating pub walk to the Talbot Arms in Uplyme involving some steep hills, partly following the scenic Liberty Trail & East Devon Way. |
