Sidmouth and the Donkeys: Sunday Walk

Join us for an 8 mile walk (400m ascent) from the Regency town of Sidmouth to explore some of the stunning scenery along the cliffs to the east of the town. We'll pass the Observatory on Salcombe Hill, before heading along the South West Coast Path to Weston Mouth Beach, where we will break for a packed lunch (please remember to bring your lunch or buy food in Sidmouth beforehand). We'll then head inland to the famous Donkey Sanctuary, where we'll have time to visit the donkeys (free entry) and visit the excellent café. We'll then return via beautiful Salcombe Regis and head back into Sidmouth, where we can get more refreshments if needed.

This is a walk of steep ups and downs but with rewarding views and lots of variation in beautiful scenery. Please bring plenty of water and wear good quality walking shoes.

Well behaved dogs welcome and must be kept on a lead at all times at the Donkey Sanctuary.

There are a number of car parks in Sidmouth close to the meeting point, which is the Triangle bus stop in the centre (EX10 8PF). Buses are available from Exeter to coincide with the start and finish times, see the 9/9A timetable.

Image credit: Sidmouth from Road to Peak Hill, Sidmouth, Devon by Christine Matthews, licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en