Visiting
Plenty to do.....
Whether you're a visitor to East Devon, or a local looking for somewhere special to go for the day, the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers you plenty to do....
Make the most of the AONB's clear skies and visit the Norman Lockyer Observatory, a hidden gem on Salcombe Hill above Sidmouth; For times and charges click here
Whether you horse ride, cycle or walk check out the Devon Rights of Way website and select 'my local paths' to see all Public Rights of Way, Cycleways, Access Land and DEFRA Stewardship sites with public access. You can also find out if there are any stiles, gates or bridges on the paths and how steep or level a route is.
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Watercolours credit Peter Lightfoot
DOWNLOAD 10 On road cycle guides published by the East Devon District Council (1998), with suggested routes to enjoy the green lanes and diverse landscape of the East Devon AONB.
For information on healthy walking schemes in your neighbourhood use the Walkfinder page and simply type in your postcode.
However, our very own set of 10 walking guides provide you with information that allow you to make the right choice of walk suitable to your invidual needs - short or long, flat or more adventurous, river, coast or woodland. Enjoy taking your first steps to becoming a landscape detective!
1. Trinity Hill, Nr Axminster
3. Mutters Moor, Sidmouth
4. Kilmington
5. Orcombe Point, Exmouth
7. Branscombe
8. Beer
9. Lower Otter Valley - Nr Budleigh Salterton
10.Sandy Bay and disused railway route, Nr Exmouth
For other great ideas on things to do in East Devon visit the Exeter and Essential Devon pages
RIDE AND STRIDE : The World Heritage Site has produced a new map for East Devon and Exeter with winter bus timetable information showing how you can make the most of the bus and footpath networks....so why not get onboard for the best views!
Why not help do your bit to keep our countryside outstanding and try a trail with a difference- the Axe Valley sustainability trail will inspire you to 'do your bit'.
Use the menus above for inteactive maps, more detailed information on what's going on and where you can do it, or for more information on local groups visit our links page.