Sidmouth Beach – River Sid Ford loop from Salcombe Regis

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Sidmouth Beach – River Sid Ford loop from Salcombe Regis

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Sidmouth Beach – River Sid Ford loop from Salcombe Regis

00:55

8.64km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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2.14 km

The Byes Riverside Park

Highlight • Cycleway

The Byes is a riverside park which traces the last 2km stretch of the River Sid. With both a footpath and a cycleway there is plenty of room for running …

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2.77 km

Sidmouth Ford

Highlight • Structure

If deeper than your cranks and you don't want to get your feet wet, there is a pedestrian footbridge where you can wheel the bike over.

If you want to …

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3.17 km

Sidmouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice views of Salcombe Hill Cliff and Sidmouth Beach, over the River Sid, from the east end of the Esplanade.

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3.28 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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4.11 km

Jacob's Ladder and Beach, Sidmouth

Highlight • Beach

Jacob's Ladder is the beach at the western end of Sidmouth and gets its name from the steep wooden staircase that lead down to the sand.

At the top of the staircase is Connaught Gardens, a public park since 1924.

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4.22 km

Clock Tower Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in Sidmouth's fabulous Connaught walled gardens, this lovely eatery has an unrivalled position overlooking the red cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. It serves good coffee and wonderful flapjacks and pastries that will fuel your imminent ascent of Peak Hill!

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5.37 km

Sidmouth Esplanade and Royal York Hotel

Highlight • Beach

Cliffs flank either side of Sidmouth Esplanade, where people have walked since the 18th century. Until then, Sidmouth was a quiet fishing village, but the fashionable thirst for fresh sea …

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5.94 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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