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Lympstone WalksSet in the heart of the East Devon countryside, Lympstone is a haven for walkers and ramblers as there are so many routes to explore on the doorstep of Lympstone holiday cottages! The East Devon walks to choose from include coastal trails, a canal walk and plenty in between. |
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Exmouth to LympstoneIf you’d like to visit the unique A La Ronde during your walk in Lympstone, the Exmouth to Lympstone route passes it. The footpath from Lympstone to Exmouth is just over 2 miles long and takes in the unique 16-sided house. Little of the walk uses main roads, and it should take around an hour to complete. A La Ronde was built for a pair of sisters in the 18 century after they travelled Europe, and the quirky house is now open to the public. If you have time to go inside, it’s worth it just to see the shell room! |
Sidmouth to SeatonThe South West Coast Path can be followed for 10 miles between Sidmouth and Seaton. As most of this walk follows the cliff tops, it’s not a great one for people who struggle with heights, and its steep climbs and descents make it quite challenging. You’ll pass some stunning landslips along the way. Although this walk is strenuous, there are so many sights that you’ll find plenty of pretty spots to pause in and admire the view . The Jurassic Coast is 200 million years old, so this stretch of coast is fascinating.
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The East Devon WayStarting in Exmouth, The East Devon Way is another great option when seeking Lympstone walks to tackle! The East Devon Way runs all the way to Lyme Regis, so walkers can choose the section they’d like to follow. The start of The East Devon Way runs beside the Exmouth Local Nature Reserve and through the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the walk is well signed by Devon County Council. The East Devon Way is marked with foxglove signs, as you’ll see lots of the flower as you go. This is a stunning walk. |
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Lympstone to DawlishFor a longer Lympstone walk, the Lympstone to Dawlish trail is 16 miles in length. Although very long, the walk is simple enough to follow and covers flat pathways along the beautiful Exe Estuary. One of the highlights of this walk is that you get to take in not only the East Devon coast near Lympstone, but as you near Dawlish you’ll walk the famous South Devon coastline too. Points to look out for along the way include the historic Exeter Canal, the picturesque harbour at Cockwood, and as you near Dawlish, look out for the red cliffs!
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Exeter Ship CanalThe Exeter Ship Canal runs for 5 miles to the Exe Estuary, and if you’re looking for walks a little further afield. One of Exeter’s most popular pubs, The Double Locks, sits on the canal, and makes a great starting or stop-off point when walking the canal. The walk between the canal’s basin and The Double Locks makes for a great stroll, and it passes the Canal Paper Mill along the way. For a slightly longer walk, start at the Double Locks Pub and head to Topsham Lock Keepers Cottage, as this route is packed with things to see.
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For more area guides and info on Lympstone holidays please see below: Dog friendly holidays in Lympstone
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