Walk England's Seafood Coast

Walking helps us connect to nature, relax, exercise, and take time away from the stresses of daily life. With a plethora of routes on offer to suit all abilities, walking on England's Seafood Coast you will discover wild landscapes, thriving wildlife and rich heritage.

The English Riviera is home to 22 miles of the South West Coast Path with stunning sea views across the unique English Riviera UNSECO Global Geopark. The network of winding footpaths along the dramatic coastline are popular with ramblers, bird watchers, photographers and dog walkers alike.

English Riviera Walking Guides

There’s so much choice of walks on Devon’s Beautiful Bay that we’ve put together a handy guide for discovering our Top 10 Walks throughout the English Riviera.

For those who prefer to get closer to nature, discover local wildlife and take in the fresh sea air explore our Top 10 Coastal Walks.

Alongside the coastal walks, we have plenty of inland walks too nestled in the English Riviera’s woodlands. As woodlands are generally sheltered from the wind, they provide a mild place to go for a pleasant walk during the colder months. Check out our Top 10 Woodland Walks for more inspiration.

Will you be bringing your four-legged friend? The English Riviera is dog-friendly with plenty of dog-friendly accommodation, restaurants and pubs and bars. Check out our top tips for Dog Friendly Beach Walks here.

What is England’s Seafood Coast?

There’s nothing better than refreshing after a long walk with freshly prepared, delicious food. And seafood lovers are in luck! The English Riviera is known as England’s Seafood Coast for the finest quality seafood landed locally in the fishing town of Brixham.

A fleet of 70 fishing boats land over 40 varieties of world-class fresh fish and seafood. The fish is caught early in the morning and served on your plate in award-winning eateries around the English Riviera the very same day – you can’t get any fresher than that!  

Should I visit the English Riviera in Autumn and Winter?

The shelter provided by towering Dartmoor to the northwest means that this part of South Devon benefits from a milder microclimate. This makes the English Riviera unique as generally you can expect better weather all year round here on Devon’s Beautiful Bay.

As the many summer visitors head home, the beaches take on a wild beauty, the leaves change into their glorious jewel-like colours, and our cosy pubs and restaurants offer snug shelter from the weather.

Discover more inspiration for Autumn Breaks and Winter Breaks on the English Riviera.

This campaign is funded by the Welcome Back Fund. The Welcome Back Fund has received funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.