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River Sid Ford – Sidmouth Beach loop from Sidmouth

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River Sid Ford – Sidmouth Beach loop from Sidmouth

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River Sid Ford – Sidmouth Beach loop from Sidmouth

00:37

5.86km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

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890 m

The Byes Riverside Park

Highlight • Cycleway

The Byes is a riverside park which traces the last 2km stretch of the River Sid. With both a footpath and a cycleway there is plenty of room for running through the meadows while watching the water bubbling out to towards the sea.

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1.46 km

River Sid Ford

Highlight • Bridge

This pretty ford over the River Sid can be cycled across if you are careful on the slope, which can be slippery at times. There's a little bridge you can walk your bike over if you'd prefer.

The River Sid is claimed to be the shortest complete river in England, flowing for 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southwards from a source in Crowpits Covert.

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1.51 km

Sidmouth Ford

Highlight • Structure

If deeper than your cranks and you don't want to get your feet wet, there is a pedestrian footbridge where you can wheel the bike over.

If you want to make a splash, go right ahead! In nasty weather the ford gates can be closed preventing passage other than via the footbridge in any case.

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1.92 km

Sidmouth Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice views of Salcombe Hill Cliff and Sidmouth Beach, over the River Sid, from the east end of the Esplanade.

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2.02 km

Sidmouth Sailing Club

Highlight • Other

Sidmouth lifeboat is a fully self-funded independent lifeboat in East Devon, covering an area of approximately 150 square miles of sea between Axmouth and Budleigh Salterton. It is not part of, or funded by the RNLI, although it has close links with them. It has a volunteer crew that are on service 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. It has two boats: an Arctic 24 self-righting Rigid Inflatable Inshore lifeboat and a smaller Sidmouth 2 boat. It also provides lifeguard services and sea safety education to the local community.

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2.08 km

Sidmouth Esplanade and Royal York Hotel

Highlight • Beach

Cliffs flank either side of Sidmouth Esplanade, where people have walked since the 18th century. Until then, Sidmouth was a quiet fishing village, but the fashionable thirst for fresh sea air saw people flock to take in the restorative climate. Notable visitors include Jane Austen.
The York Hotel, on the east side of the Esplanade, was Sidmouth's first purpose-built hotel and regency buildings can be seen all along the sea front.

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2.41 km

Beach

3.08 km

Clock Tower Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in Sidmouth's fabulous Connaught walled gardens, this lovely eatery has an unrivalled position overlooking the red cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. It serves good coffee and wonderful flapjacks and pastries that will fuel your imminent ascent of Peak Hill!

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3.20 km

Jacob's Ladder and Beach, Sidmouth

Highlight • Beach

Jacob's Ladder is the beach at the western end of Sidmouth and gets its name from the steep wooden staircase that lead down to the sand.

At the top of the staircase is Connaught Gardens, a public park since 1924.

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5.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

1.71 km

992 m

630 m

452 m

237 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.87 km

452 m

242 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

8°C

92 %

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River Sid Ford – Sidmouth Beach loop from Sidmouth

The Byes Riverside Park

River Sid Ford

Sidmouth Ford

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Sailing Club

Sidmouth Esplanade and Royal York Hotel

Clock Tower Café

Jacob's Ladder and Beach, Sidmouth

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