Best Sidmouth Town Trails

4 TOP Walks

Fishing Boats On Sidmouth Beach

It is difficult to imagine that the Victorians had built a railway to transport stones from a mine beyond this picture - part of it has survived .

For more information check out The Sidmouth Harbour Company.

Even a short tunnel through Salcombe Hill was bored but proved too small for the steam engine!

However, it is said that the train was put to good use giving rides along the promenade!

	Jurassic Coast Esplanade Connaught Gardens, Jacobs Ladder Sidmouth Festival (August)

	Numerous pubs in Sidmouth

	Manor Road Long Stay Car Park

In 1801 Jane Austen visited Sidmouth where she met a young gentleman who showed signs of being extremely attracted by her.

	Walk 1 Jacobs Ladder (2.2 miles)
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This delightful walk takes you through the town, along the seafront, past the bowling club to Connaught Gardens and Jacobs Ladder.

Connaught Gardens

Sidmouth is well known for its annual Folk Week in August.In 1840 Frans Liszt played in the London Hotel - see below


	Peak Hill Road Manor Road Long Stay Car Park

	Walk 2 The Essential Sidmouth (1.2 miles)
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Enjoy an easy and short walk visiting the main attractions of Sidmouth.

This is one of our 'Thirty Minute Walks'

	Walk 3 Along the river Sid (3.5 miles)
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This trail (3.5 miles) follows the river Sid then turns West returning via Knapp Copse Nature reserve.

	Walk 4 Blue Plaque Trail (2 miles)
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Discover and enjoy Sidmouth's fascinating past.

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