Best Devon Walks
 
Best Sidmouth West Walks
 
3 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Mutters Moor
 difficulty 4/4 (challenging)
 4.6 miles (2 hours)
 9200+ steps
Walk 2 Mutters Moor
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
 2.9 miles (1h 20)
 5800+ steps
Walk 3 Bulverton Hill
 difficulty 4/4 (challenging)
 2.8 miles (1h 10)
 5600+ steps
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Delightful forest walks near Sidmouth.

Point of InterestExtensive views
Point of Interest Mutters Moor, Jurassic Coast , Jacobs Ladder
  
Best Woodland Walks in Devon
  
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Walk 1
Mutters Moor (4.6 miles)
sidmouth
Sidmouth

  Difficulty:

Customs men used to look out for smugglers from the top of the moor while under their very noses Abraham Mutter and his donkey carted his contraband.

The Walk

A This rewarding walk climbs steadily through forests.

B It crosses a small part of the Sidmouth golf course.

C It continues along the beautiful Mutters Moor at the top.

D After crossing the Sidmouth to Otterton Road, enter a valley with permissive paths and be prepared for some more stunning views of East Devon and the coast line.

E It follows the coastal path into Sidmouth, past Jacob's Ladder & the colourful Connaught Gardens, where there is a cafe for some refreshments.

Map of Sidmouth to Mutters Moor Circular Walk

Map of Walk 1

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Top of Bickwell Valley

 

Walk 2
Mutters Moor (2.9 miles)

  Difficulty:

Mutters Moor
Mutters Moor

This is an easy and very popular walk . If you want to smell pines, this is the one !

Map of shorter Sidmouth to Mutters Moor Circular Walk

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Parking Top of Peak Hill Road towards Otterton

 

Walk 3
Bulverton Hill (2.8 miles)

Difficulty:

This delightful walk steadily climbs up Bulverton Hill with splendid views of Core Hill towards Sidford.

Bulverton Hill
Bulverton Hill

It returns along a golf course.

Tracks in Sidmouth Forest are well maintained.

Map of Sidmouth to Bulverton Hill Circular Walk

Map of Walk 3

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Top of Bickwell Valley

elevation

There is one steady climb.

 Walks near Sidmouth
 
Otterton
 
 
Tucked behind the Jurassic coast and on the river Otter, Otterton has become a favourite centre for walkers and hikers.
 
Sidmouth East
 
 
A vigorous but rewarding walk crossing an ancient Pack Horse Bridge to the picturesque village of Salcombe.
 
Town Trail
 
 
A delightful & easy walk exploring the towns past
 
Sidbury
 
 
This pleasant walk consists of a steady but easy climb through an almost alpine landscape with stunning views of Woodbury Common and Dartmoor - not surprisingly, the East Devon Way follows this delightful route.
 
Salcombe Hill & Salcombe Regis
 
 
Enjoy a picnic with spectacular views of the coast and explore the famous Norman Lockyer Observatory where helium was first discovered.