Section 1 of 4, Monmouth Rebellion Walk
Rousdon to Whitford
9.6 miles (15.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SY 297 906. Finish: SY 246 900. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 212 m of climbing and 367 m of descent; highest point 158 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rousdon.
- Bus stop
- Garage, 590 m from the start. Directions SY 296 912
- Car parks
- Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions SY 293 905Car park, 620 m from the start. Directions SY 296 912Car park, 750 m from the start. Directions SY 293 912
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Tramway Station, 30 m from the finish. Directions SY 246 900Harbour Road, 180 m from the finish. Directions SY 248 899Queen Street, 270 m from the finish. Directions SY 243 900
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 75%; the rest (20%) isn't recorded.
About 67% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 4 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 99 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 2.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Seasiders Bar, Seaton: 4.8 miles in.Colyton Memorial Social Club: 7.1 miles in.The Colcombe Castle, Colyton: 7.2 miles in.The Kingfisher, Colyton: 7.2 miles in.The Royal Clarence, Seaton: at the finish.Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton: at the finish.The Malt House, Seaton: at the finish.The Ship Inn, Axmouth: 2.6 miles in, about 300 m off the way.The Vault, Seaton: 4.2 miles in, about 200 m off the way.The Kings Arms, Seaton: 4.5 miles in, about 150 m off the way.And 2 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- The Galley Cafe, Seaton: at the finish.Finishing Touches, Seaton: at the finish.Pebbles Bistro Coffee House, Seaton: at the finish.Cortona Gelato Lab, Seaton: at the finish.Costa, Seaton: at the finish.The Tea Caddy, Seaton: 3.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Spot On Kiosk, Seaton: 4 miles in, about 150 m off the way.The Terrace Arts, Seaton: 4.2 miles in, about 200 m off the way.Sixth Form Cafe, Colyford: 6.2 miles in, about 400 m off the way.Tramstop Cafe, Colyton: 7.6 miles in, about 200 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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