| Best Devon Walks |

| Best Sidmouth West Walks |
| 3 TOP Walks |
| Walk 1 | Mutters Moor |
| 4.6 miles (2 hours) | |
| 9200+ steps | |
| Walk 2 | Mutters Moor |
| 2.9 miles (1h 20) | |
| 5800+ steps | |
| Walk 3 | Bulverton Hill |
| 2.8 miles (1h 10) | |
| 5600+ steps | |
| Nearby |
| Extensive views |
| Mutters Moor, Jurassic Coast , Jacobs Ladder | |
| Best Woodland Walks in Devon | |
| See below |
| Walk 1 Mutters Moor (4.6 miles) |
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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 Walk 1
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| map of walk 1 |
Top of Bickwell Valley |
| Walk 2 Mutters Moor (2.9 miles) |
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This is an easy and very popular walk . If you want to smell pines, this is the one !
Map of Walk 2
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Parking Top of Peak Hill Road towards Otterton |
| Walk 3 Bulverton Hill (2.8 miles) |
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This delightful walk steadily climbs up Bulverton Hill with splendid views of Core Hill towards Sidford.

It returns along a golf course.
Tracks in Sidmouth Forest are well maintained.
Map of Walk 3
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Top of Bickwell Valley |

There is one steady climb.
| Walks near Sidmouth |
| Otterton |
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| Tucked behind the Jurassic coast and on the river Otter, Otterton has become a favourite centre for walkers and hikers. |
| Sidmouth East |
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| A vigorous but rewarding walk crossing an ancient Pack Horse Bridge to the picturesque village of Salcombe. |
| Town Trail |
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| A delightful & easy walk exploring the towns past |
| Sidbury |
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| 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 |
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| Enjoy a picnic with spectacular views of the coast and explore the famous Norman Lockyer Observatory where helium was first discovered. |
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