Our drawing of the route, over road and path data from OpenStreetMap. It shows where the walk goes and what it goes through. It is not a survey and not a navigation aid — carry OS Explorer on the hill. Off-lead information here is what walkers reported or what signage allows — never our advice. Whether and when a dog is off the lead is the owner’s decision and legal responsibility; keep dogs under control near livestock and follow signs on the day.
A gentle two miles and an hour along both banks of the River Heddon to the shingle beach and lime kiln where it meets the sea between some of the highest cliffs in England, with only 80 metres of climbing and slight inclines throughout. Start at the National Trust shop in the Heddon Valley, which has a car park free to members with paid spaces otherwise, plus toilets and a small café, and sits beside the Hunter's Inn at the bottom of a long steep hill from the A39. Dogs are welcome and the river gives them deep clear pools all the way down, though the Trust asks for leads because there is livestock in the fields either side, the beach is shingle rather than sand and the sea here shelves fast into cold water.
Real dog-welcoming cottages from our booking partner holidaycottages.co.uk — live prices, booked on their site. Booking through these links supports Wagfinder and never changes the price you pay.
The Barton
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £2,340
Elderberry Cottage
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £428
Stable Barn View
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £439
Barley Mow Cottage
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £439
Sweetcombe Barn
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £446
The Stone Barn
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £463
Bay View Paignton
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £481
Hilltown Farm Owls Nest
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £490
The Hive Retreat
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £503
The Acorn Lodge
Devon · dogs welcome
7 nights from £535
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