Coast Path Walk Seaton to Beer

Seaton Hole is the most westerly accessible point of Seaton Bay and is more charming than the name suggests! The Coast Path Walk from Seaton to Beer is a lovely short walk to try out at any time of year.

You may choose to start this walk in Seaton and head along the esplanade and then across the  beach to Seaton Hole. 

If parking at Seaton Hole, the beach is a lovely diversion from the coast path with steps down to the sea.   The small ” beach” is mainly rocks and pebbles,  great for kids rock-pooling or looking for seaside treasure and a fun spot even if you don’t head to Beer. 

Coast Path Walk to Beer Seaton Hole

An Easy Route to Beer

From the cafe at the top there are picnic benches and view out to sea, a great place just to relax even without the walking.  The Jurassic Bites cafe opening times vary across the seasons so check in advance.

This walk is not suitable for push chairs if you want to go all the way into Beer as there are steps at the end.

I remember taking the kids to Seaton Hole once when they were toddlers,  they got so wet splashing and having fun I had to sit them in their car seats to go home wearing only their pants as – of course I wasn’t organised enough to have spare clothes and towels !

Follow The South West Coast Path 

This is a short but still quite challenging walk from Seaton Hole to Beer, about 1.5 miles with a  steep uphill to start.

If you want to extend it further see my ideas below.

Flip Flops or Wellies Seaton Hole
Coast path walk to Beer sign post

SETTING OFF 

The start and end of this walk are steep, just take your time, there’s no need to rush!

Follow the coast path signs to Beer – set off up a tarmac track, it gets steep up Beer Hill,  for about 200 meters and then turn sharp left onto a footpath.

UP THE HILL
Then just follow your nose up the hill and stop at the convenient bench for a rest and photo opportunity, a great view across the bay with the pretty coloured beach huts along Seaton’s promenade sat neatly under the red cliffs.
Coast path walk to Beer path
Coast path walk to Beer seaview

TAKE A LITTLE REST!

Now you’ve stopped puffing and taken some pics we’re off again!

On your way and the path soon gives you glimpses of the sea to your left and after 1/2 mile you start to see the gorgeous picturesque Beer beach, fishing boats, beach huts and imposing cliffs as you peek the through the trees.

Well before you know it you reach the top of the village and memorial gardens, more photo opportunities! Officially the path is steps down through the gardens into Beer, or the big kids amongst you can race through the trees and down a steep grassy bank for an alternative option.

There is a small children’s play park at the bottom of the hill.

Beer beach view from coast path

​Extending this Walk

If you want to extend this walk then, I suggest finding somewhere to park in Seaton (various pay and display car parks) or even park right over at the Axmouth end of the town along the Axe Estuary and walk right along Seaton Promenade, this adds about 2 miles to the walk.

The other popular coast path option is to walk on to Branscombe where there is another great  seaside cafe called the Sea Shanty.

Another option is a lovely circular walk alternative via Holyford Woods.

Everybody Loves Beer

Beer Beach Devon with Fishing Boats

This quaint East Devon fishing village has a great history. Lace making, fishing, stone quarried for Exeter Cathedral and of course smuggling (Beer Caves are very interesting). The one Main Street has a lovely selection of little shops, cafes and pubs so there are no shortage of places to stop and rest or buy a souvenir. Down on the beach in the summer there is a great cafe for a light lunch and a drink.

There are endless photo opportunities from boats and crab pots to cliffs and ice cream eating snaps.

If you enjoy cooking fresh fish then the fish shop on the slipway down to the beach is a great place to choose the seasonal catch of the day and support the local fishermen.

What I love about Beer is that you can spend all day chilling out on the beach or sat outside a pub in the summer, or make it a quick bracing walk in the winter before heading home to cook a roast dinner and feeling smug that you’ve been outside and not spent all day in your PJs!

Flip Flops or Wellies Beer Coast Path 3a
Flip Flops or Wellies Seaton to Beer fish shop

Directions

For parking at Seaton Hole drive from Seaton in the direction of Beer. The road heads out of the town and then down a hill with woods on either side. As the road starts to bear left, there is a left hand turning signed to Seaton Hole. Drive slowly or you’ll miss it. Take the tuning and follow this road and when you spot the cafe find somewhere to park on the side road. Due to a road collapse it’s now a dead end road (it did go back into Seaton) so it’s quiet access only road.
Post code for Sat nav is EX12 2PX.

More Walks

If you are looking for other similar walks then take a look at the others listed in Coast Path walks section on this website or extend this walk to Branscombe by following this route

 

Coast Path Walk to Beer view to Seaton

A short walk to Beer from Seaton Hole

I hope you enjoy this walk!

GEOCACHING

GEOCACHING

Geocaching.  I’m beginning to think I need to revise my views on geocaching – the ones to find along here have encouraging names like Hidden Gems,  Have a Beer on Me and Life’s a Beach. Good luck finding them!
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FLIP FLOPS OR WELLIES

This is a well maintained path and despite the steep climb to start I think you could get away with Flip Flops on this walk. Let me know!