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Salcombe Hill Cliff – River Sid Ford loop from Sidbury

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Salcombe Hill Cliff – River Sid Ford loop from Sidbury

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Salcombe Hill Cliff – River Sid Ford loop from Sidbury

01:43

24.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.48 km for 171 m

After 3.72 km for 158 m

After 17.0 km for 214 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.0 km

Connaught Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

On top of a cliff on Sidmouth's western edge are the Connaught Gardens with a tearoom and a white staircase to the beach, the Jacob's Ladder. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a coffee with carrot cake.

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18.2 km

Salcombe Hill Cliff

Highlight • Beach

Panorama over the Impressive red cliffs!

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18.2 km

Sidmouth Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

Sidmouth lifeboat is a fully self-funded independent lifeboat in East Devon, covering an area of approximately 150 square miles of sea between Axmouth and Budleigh Salterton. It is not part …

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18.7 km

River Sid Ford

Highlight • Bridge

This pretty ford over the River Sid can be cycled across if you are careful on the slope, which can be slippery at times. There's a little bridge you can …

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19.9 km

Byes Toll House, Sidmouth

Highlight • Monument

Dating from early 19th C. in Greek Revival style, Sidmouth's original Toll House controlled the eastern approach to the town. The original toll gate now hangs alongside.

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20.4 km

The Byes Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely green corridor follows the River Sid south from Sidford to the sea. Although it forms part of the National Cycle Network it's usually pretty quiet.

Riding to the …

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

5.31 km

2.43 km

2.02 km

620 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

3.15 km

445 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

18°C

0 %

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Salcombe Hill Cliff – River Sid Ford loop from Sidbury

Connaught Gardens

Salcombe Hill Cliff

Sidmouth Sailing Club

River Sid Ford

Byes Toll House, Sidmouth

The Byes Riverside Walk

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