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Newton Poppleford and Harpford

The Byes Riverside Walk – River Sid Ford loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

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Newton Poppleford and Harpford

The Byes Riverside Walk – River Sid Ford loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

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The Byes Riverside Walk – River Sid Ford loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

02:52

24.8km

530m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 16, 2026

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East Devon National Landscape

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2.79 km

Harpford Wood

Forest

12.5 km

The Byes Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely green corridor follows the River Sid south from Sidford to the sea. Although it forms part of the National Cycle Network it's usually pretty quiet.

Riding to the …

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14.5 km

The Byes Riverside Park

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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 …

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15.0 km

River Sid Ford

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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 …

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15.1 km

Sidmouth Ford

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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.

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15.6 km

Sidmouth Sailing Club

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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 …

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16.0 km

Beach

16.4 km

Jacob's Ladder and Beach, Sidmouth

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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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16.5 km

Clock Tower Café

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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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17.2 km

Delderfield Community Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

18.6 km

View of Torbay

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Torbay isn't a town as some people think but a bay resort which is comprised of the three towns; Paignton, Torquay and Brixham. Often known as the English Riviera.

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.88 km

4.67 km

1.44 km

751 m

696 m

226 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

6.37 km

5.90 km

3.83 km

892 m

308 m

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The Byes Riverside Walk – River Sid Ford loop from Newton Poppleford and Harpford

The Byes Riverside Walk

The Byes Riverside Park

River Sid Ford

Sidmouth Ford

Sidmouth Sailing Club

Jacob's Ladder and Beach, Sidmouth

Clock Tower Café

View of Torbay

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