Itinerary
South West Coast Path Section 8,
Brixham to Lyme Regis.
South West Coast Path Section 8,
Brixham to Lyme Regis.
For me the highlights of this walk were the red cliffs set against a pure blue sky and plunging into the jungle-like flora of the Undercliff, where white cliffs tower above verdant vegetation. Loving Jane Austen as I do, finishing at Lyme Regis and seeing where poor Louisa Musgrove fell off the Cobb was an additional treat!
Ellie - Walking Co-Ordinator
This section of the Devon Coast Path brings the walker through the best of South Devon’s coastal resorts via a switchback of coastal trail alongside the dramatic red rocks, stacks and headlands of East Devon culminating in the heart of the World Heritage site at the Dorset Jurassic Coast.
Along the way you will enjoy somewhat easier grades of walking at times yet without sacrificing anything on views, history or variety of scenery...
Overview
Interactive map
Pricing on this route
A single walker staying in single or single occupancy en-suite rooms can expect to pay somewhere between £160 and £200 per night, including luggage transfers.
Two people sharing a double or twin en-suite room can expect to pay somewhere between £130 and £160 per person, per night, inclusive of luggage transfers.
Please be aware that these prices depend on accommodation chosen, time of year, etc. and are indicative only. Pricing is based upon an average cost between 2021 and 2023 For accurate pricing please request a quote.
Our prices include -
- Your choices of good quality en-suite B&B, Inn and small hotel accommodation with full breakfast (where available), together with upgrade options.
- Detailed walking route planning and ongoing support from specialist walking advisors from your enquiry through to the end of the walk
- A full booking administration and holiday management service including information on travel to and from your walking routes
- Secure and reliable daily luggage transfers between accommodations
- The best available maps & guidebooks along with your own personal detailed route notes & itinerary posted to you whether you are based in the UK or overseas
Please see below for six factors which affect your quoted price -
1 - The time of year you are walking - The low season (outside of May to September) is generally cheaper than the peak months.
2 - How early you book. Cheaper accommodation tends to book out first so to get the best prices and choice of accommodation we recommend you book as early as you can. Bookings open for the season the previous summer.
3 - Which routes and areas you choose - Cornwall, South Devon and Dorset are the more expensive regions while Wales, Somerset, North Devon and Dartmoor tend to offer better prices. We also often run seasonal special offers on certain routes so ask if these would be of interest.
4 - Type of accommodation - You can choose to upgrade to luxury hotels or downgrade to basic B&B's and we will try to match your walk to your budget. Quotes will show standard options and the costs for any upgrades so you can pick and choose to suit your plans.
5 - The number of walkers - rates are generally based on 2 walkers - the more walkers the cheaper prices get as we split the costs of providing the walk between the group.
6 - Luggage Transfers - our quotes include two prices - with and without luggage transfers so if you want to keep the costs down you can choose to carry your own luggage to avoid those charges.
If you want to try to get the lowest prices let us know your budget - we can advise honestly and openly what is possible - we don't want to see anyone unable to walk the routes due to costs.
To request a quote costs nothing and there is no commitment to book - so do try us! We usually have quotes emailed back to you within a few days and these documents are very detailed with accommodation choices, website links to the accommodations, route descriptions, daily walking grade and mileage, travel info to the trail and of course a guaranteed price to consider. All for the specific walk YOU want.
Route profile and options
Relaxed Route
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Daily average 9.5 miles
Brixham to Torquay Harbour
Torquay Harbour to Shaldon
Shaldon to Exmouth
Exmouth to Sidmouth
Sidmouth to Beer
Beer to Lyme Regis
8 miles
11 miles
8 miles
13 miles
9 miles
8.5 miles
Fast Route - 4 days and 5 nights
By walking Sidmouth to Lyme Regis in one day (days 4 and 5 of the std itinerary), you can complete the section in 4 days walking with an average of 14 miles per day. The final day is a long one of 17 miles however and you need to allow around 7.5 hours walking time.
Short Walking Breaks
For those wanting a short break on this section of path we would suggest Exmouth to Lyme Regis which is all within the Jurassic Coast Hertitage area. This offers the most interesting walking of this section taking in the Undercliff Path, Ladram Bay and Axmouth with some great overnight stops at the likes of Beer and Sidmouth.
This can be done over anything from 2 to 4 days (see the above itineraries as a guideline).
Travel to and from the route
Train Arrival - Fast direct trains run from London, The Midlands and the North to Paignton or Torquay Stations. Fastest trains from London take around 3.5 hours via Exeter or Newton Abbott. To reach Brixham regular buses take 20 minutes from Paignton Station or 50 minutes from Torquay or we can arrange a private transfer if you prefer.
Train Departure - From Lyme Regis regular buses take 20 minutes to reach Axminster Station (or we can arrange a transfer). Trains from Axminster run directly to London Waterloo taking 2 hours and 43 minutes.
You can also arrive or depart at both Teignmouth or Exmouth which also have stations.
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