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Where to Walk and Ride in Devon
East Devon Way




38 miles between Exmouth and Lyme Regis (just over the border in Dorset) in the south east corner of Devon, forming a parallel alternative to the South West Coast Path over this length; the route is comprehensively waymarked.
As well as Exmouth and Lyme Regis, some smaller settlements are also passed through, such as Newton Poppleford, Sidbury, Colyton and Uplyme.
A wide variety of landscapes; estuary, high open commons, woodlands and quiet river valleys. Walking is generally not difficult but the route does include some quite sharp climbs.
Links with the South West Coast Path at both ends; links to the Coast Path are also possible from various intermediate points; this makes a walk in conjunction with the Coast Path especially attractive.
Train access to Exmouth via branch line from Exeter; buses serve both ends of the route as well as Newton Poppleford and Sidbury and, less frequently, other intermediate villages.
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![]() | Trail includes moorland walking | ![]() | Trail includes coast and / or estuary walking |
![]() | Trail includes especially notable viewpoints | ![]() | Trail is mostly waymarked and signposted |
![]() | Trail has parallel bus and / or train routes to allow for short lengths to be walked | ![]() | Trail information includes dedicated accommodation list |

