south of the seaside town. those who don’t know it, is surrounded by high steep ridges which stretch around from the west to the south plays host to the very start (or end) of the South West Coast Path. But the ridge to the south offers a fine hiking country as well, because you can still look down on plenty Across the abyss to the south we could spy Vinegar Hill rising to lovely Gallox Hill with the remains

It was here, by the way, that he spoke to the daughter of a local 105-year-old retired farm worker who The South Dorset Ridgeway: Walk Planner & FAQ (2026) What is the South Dorset Ridgeway? The South Dorset Ridgeway is an ancient, elevated trail that forms part of the South West Coast Path. Route: It traditionally runs from West Bexington in the west to Osmington Mills in the east. The historic Smugglers Inn at Osmington Mills, which makes for the perfect celebratory pint at the end

The Lizard is one vast cape stretching a dozen miles south from what could be regarded as the Cornish The harbour mouth at Mullion Cove It is a headland of headlands, a cape of immense variety, a windswept graveyard, a massive airfield and even an Earth Station equipped with massive dishes you can see for miles It is a ria rather than an ordinary river, its sheltered waters winding between wooded hills and creeks Where should food lovers stay in South Cornwall?

continued our walk in the sunshine along Coxe's Cliff, over the top of Weston Cliff, and down to Weston Mouth to Branscombe Mouth. Fact File Basic Hike: from Branscombe Mouth west on coast path to Weston Mouth and back along the beach Distance and going: five miles, one steep climb and descent. Food and drink: there's an excellent little cafeteria at Branscombe Mouth or two pubs in the village.

Discover the Beauty of Selworthy Village and Bossington Hill Introduction: Discovering the Selworthy This scenic circular route around Bossington Hill offers stunning views, a touch of history, and an opportunity Ascending to Selworthy Beacon and Admiring the Views Continue up the hill to Selworthy Beacon, taking South West Coast Path and Hurlestone Point Follow the South West Coast Path down to Hurlestone Point. through the evergreen oak woods Recommended map: Ordnance Survey OL9 – Exmoor Distance & Difficulty: 6 miles

View looking south from ridge of the Quantock Hills Remote Exmoor: Wild Valleys and Empty Acres Moving Golden Cap, Dorset You only have to climb the Haldon Hill range just south of Exeter to know that there Sail south a dozen miles and things get even wilder. Now let’s go south—a long way south—as far, in fact, as you can go without getting your feet wet. The Brendon Hills, forming the eastern limb of Exmoor, are among the least visited uplands south of the

The right kind of hill will do. Starting at Crowcombe Park Gate: High Ridge to Wilmot's Pool The South West region has a variety of summits Robin Upright’s Hill to Halsway Post, before returning over Hurley Beacon and Black Hill to Crowcombe Electricity, Frankenstein, and the Quantocks ⚡ Up on Hurley Beacon, I pointed south towards Broomfield What can you see from Dowsborough hill-fort?

Head south-east along the unmade ancient drovers' track—known in a 13th-century document as Alferode—past Robin Upright's Hill: Head south-east across to Robin Upright's Hill. The Route The Herepath: Park at Crowcombe Park Gate and join the ancient ridgeway (Herepath) heading south The Ridge to Thorncombe: Join the main ridge track heading south past Bicknoller Post to Thorncombe Barrow Turn south along the spine with views stretching out over the sea towards Minehead until you reach Crowcombe

Bristol Channel, the Quantocks, the Brendons, and the vast expanse of Exmoor, with Dunkery looming to the south From Selworthy Beacon, take a section of the South West Coast Path down to Hurlestone Point. Through Bossington and the Evergreen Oak Woods 🌳 Just south of Hurlestone, two paths head toward Bossington—take Distance & Difficulty: 6 miles, steep in places. There are no facilities once you head up into the woods and onto the hills.

And you don't really expect to find remote beaches filled with the madding crowds in winter. The coast at Lansallos Salcombe Regis Mouth: it's a long way down The secret seaside way, way under the It lies only about a mile east of ever-popular Sidmouth. It's an awful long way down to Salcombe Regis Mouth. SEE THE FULL SALCOMBE REGIS MOUTH ARTICLE HERE The beach at Salcombe Regis Mouth When reaching the beach

Looking for one of the prettiest short walks in South Devon? follows the creek east, but a sign on a gate unfortunately prevents wandering all the way to Dittisham Mill Recommended Map: Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure 20 - South Devon. around Corkscrew Hill. The Maltsters Arms is one of South Devon's best-known riverside pubs and makes an excellent place to

You pass quiet corners such as Hole-in-the-Wall Creek and Fleet Mill Cove, where shelduck bob about, Dartmouth sits at the mouth of the estuary with a confidence all its own, overlooked by the Britannia Royal Naval College high on the hill. English Heritage castle at the mouth of the River Dart Planning a River Dart day trip The Dart Round The Dart at Tuckenhay, South Devon