South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)
East Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in East Devon National Landscape, Devon, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.1 mi (16.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,005 ft (611 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 15 min
- High point
- 531 ft (162 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Seaton Beach 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Toilets: Seaton West Walk 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Seaton Labyrinth 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Cave 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Cave 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Shelter 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Beach: Beer Roads 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Shelter 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Battery (remains of) 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from start
- Beach: Little Beach 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Beach: Hooken Beach 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Beach: Hooken Beach 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Beach: Branscombe Beach 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Berry Camp Fort 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Site of old Lime Kilns 5.6 mi (9 km) from start
- Historic site: Weston Plats (NT) 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)?
South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton) is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 15 min. It climbs 2,005 ft (611 m) in total, up to a high point of 531 ft (162 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)?
Parking at the start. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)?
Drinking water on the way at 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 4 mi (6.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 1.8 mi (2.8 km).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton) shaded?
Mostly exposed (24% under trees).
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)?
Hong Kong, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Tesco, 0.3 mi (0.4 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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