Visit Sidmouth Blog

Welcome to the Visit Sidmouth blog! 

Whether you are a first time visitor to the East Devon area or a resident, our blog is the perfect place to find top tips for travel around the county, ideas and inspiration for your stay and all the latest news. Here you'll find news and features from Visit Sidmouth and our partners at Visit Budleigh Salterton, Visit Seaton, Visit Ottery St Mary and Visit Honiton. 

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Exploring the Sid Valley: Salcombe Regis

While we love Sidmouth, we also love exploring the rest of the Sid Valley, so while you’re visiting, why not head off the beaten track and see what else the Sid Valley has to offer? Located next to Sidmouth is the coastal village of Salcombe Regis, which is a delightful picturesque location that…

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Explore using East Devon’s newest trail this summer

If you’re visiting East Devon this summer, make sure to set some time aside to explore the region’s newest trail, perfect for walking, rambling and cycling, all while getting the chance to see East Devon at its wildest. The East Devon Trail is a new long-distance and multi-surface route that starts…

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Some of our favourite dog walking spots in Sidmouth

With an abundance of pet friendly accommodation and plenty of local people with dogs of their own, finding the perfect place to go for a walk with your furry friend is a must. So you’re prepared for your visit to town this year, here are some of our favourite places to go on dog walks. Peak Hill For…

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Walks to enjoy this winter in Sidmouth

As we head into winter, you might be tempted to hide away under a duvet in the warm but don’t be fooled into thinking you have to spend the next few months indoors. Sidmouth looks delightful whatever the season and there are a whole host of winter walks you can enjoy, particularly along the South…

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Great dog walking routes in and around Sidmouth

Please note, as the UK is under lockdown restrictions, you are not permitted to travel at this time. These are suggestions for later in the year or for residents already in the local area. If you’re planning a future staycation in Sidmouth or the surrounding area and want to bring your furry friends…

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Proof Sidmouth is pretty – whatever the season!

No doubt, when you hear Sidmouth, you think of blue skies with those beautiful red cliffs against them. You think of sunbathing, of smelling the flowers in the gardens, of getting a cheeky ice cream or two. Are we right? Well, those all sound like summery images to us, and we’re here to prove that…

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Top winter walks around Sidmouth

Sidmouth has some of the best scenic walks in the south west, which is hardly surprising when you have the Jurassic Coast right on your doorstep and being located in the middle of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s something special about going for a walk in the winter sunshine and then…

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Looking for a bracing autumn stroll? Look no further!

This is the perfect time of year for a bracing autumnal stroll and what could be better than watching the trees change colour and seeing incredible views across the Sid Valley? One of the best routes for views over Sidmouth and the chance to see nature as the seasons change is the walking route…

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