Best Devon Walks |
Best Axmouth Circular Walk |
Axe Harbour |
Church in Axmouth with medieval wall paintings Fosse Way Axe Valley Binden Manor |
The Harbour
The Ship Inn
Axe Cliff Golf Club ( open to non members)
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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