Information for Walkers
We live in one of the most beautiful areas in the United Kingdom. The SVA has for many years arranged a variety of different walking activities. All walks are FREE OF CHARGE.
WALKS START FROM THE MUSEUM, CHURCH LANE FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER All walks start at 10.15 am and we provide knowledgeable Guides
Tuesday: Guided morning walk through the West of Sidmouth town.
Wednesday: Guided 'walk and talk' about the World Heritage Coast, looking at local aspects, from the River Sid to Jacob's Ladder, (across the sea front). An introduction to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Thursday. Guided walk through the East of Sidmouth Town.
COUNTRYSIDE WALKS THROUGH EAST DEVON AND THE SID VALE
Monthly on First Tuesdays, throughout the Year, departing at 10.00
(unless stated otherwise). About 5 miles.
Date: Jul. 01, 2008
Time: 9.00 am
Event: SVA Countryside Walk Dartmoor (Four Tors), about 6 miles. Bring picnic. Meet at Lidl’s car park to share cars.
Contact: Jill. Tel 513788
Date: August 05, 2008
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Newton Poppleford car park
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Haylor Tel. 568786
Date: Aug. 09, 2008
Time: 2.00 pm
Place: Margaret's Meadow
Event: Guided Nature Walk. Starts from Livonia Road entrance. Wildflowers, trees, birds, etc.
Contact: Patrick Tel. 513460
Date: September 02, 2008
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at White Bridge
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Doug and Brian Tel. 577049
Date: October 07, 2008
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Tipton St John playing field car park
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Janet and Jean Tel. 512617
Date: November 04, 2008
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Peak Hill car park
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Keith and Vivienne Tel. 576996
Date: December 02, 2008
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Hare and Hounds for our Christmas walk and lunch
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Alan and Ena Tel. 578781
Date: January 6th, 2009
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Tipton St John car park
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Peter Tel: 568576
Date: February 3rd, 2009
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Broadhembury near church
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Phil and Chris Tel: 512339
Date: March 3rd, 2009
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Model Airfield car park, Woodbury Common (first car park on left, Yettington Road, coming east from Four Firs X)
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: James and Shelley Tel: 514632
Date: March 27th, 2009 FRIDAY
Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
NB note the different time as this is a Nature Walk and not the usual Monthly Tuesday walk
Place: Meet in Peak Hill car park for walk on Muttersmoor in search of early migrants
Event: Spring Nature Walk
Leader: Alan Salter
Date: April 7th, 2009
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Otterton village green
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Robert and Jean Tel: 576897
Date: May 5th, 2009
Time: 10 am
Place: Meet at Sidbury car park
Event: SVA Countryside Walk
Leader: Alan and Ena Tel: 578781
NATURE WALKS
These are arranged from time to time through the SVA wild-flower meadows in the Byes (and elsewhere).
Click here to see our Events Programme
MAPS AND GUIDES
The SVA publishes leaflets and books for walkers, and other literature about the Sid Valley. These include 'Sidmouth Countryside Walks' with walking map and local commentary. These are obtainable through the Heritage Centre (Museum) and local booksellers.