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Axmouth Circular Walk | exploring the mouth of the Axe |
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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 | SATNAV Postcode:EX12 4AB |
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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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. |
