East Devon Way
A 38-mile long-distance footpath in the southwest of England exploring the beautiful countryside of East Devon, in particular the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SX 999 810
Distance: 38 miles (61 km)
Time: 16–22 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
110 Torquay and Dawlish
115 Exmouth and Sidmouth
116 Lyme Regis and Bridport
Summary
The route links the South West Coast Path, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, and the Exe Estuary. It follows the estuary of the River Exe to Lympstone and then turns east over the commons and rolling hills of the East Devon AONB via Harpford, Sidbury, Farway, and Colyton. It can be combined with part of the South West Coast Path National Trail to form a circular walk. Featuring a wide variety of landscapes — including estuaries, high open commons, woodlands, and quiet river valleys — walking is generally not difficult, although the route does include some quite sharp climbs. (Source: LDWA)