Tor Bay and East Devon Trail Running

Run the penultimate section of the South West Coast Path - 57 miles from Brixham to Lyme Regis. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps and guidebooks.

Code	Tour	Duration	Difficulty	Price per person
R-TOR+EDEV1	From Brixham to Lyme Regis	3 nights, 2 days running	Demanding	£345
R-TOR+EDEV2	From Brixham to Lyme Regis	4 nights, 3 days running	Moderate	£435
R-TOR+EDEV3	From Brixham to Lyme Regis	5 nights, 4 days running	Easy / Moderate	£540

Important information

The Starcross to Exmouth Ferry operates from mid-April to the end of October. If the ferry is not running the alternative is to catch a train/bus to Exmouth via Exeter or take a taxi.

If you wish to run this route outside of these months, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Start

Travel to Brixham where your first night's accommodation has been booked

Day 1

Brixham to Exmouth. 28 miles (45km) / 3921 ft (1195 m) ascent

Day 2

Exmouth to Lyme Regis. 30 miles (48km) / 4902 ft (1494 m) ascent

Finish

Depart from Lyme Regis after breakfast

Your Itinerary

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.

Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.

The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.

Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:

A note about transfers

£50.00 per person / per night

£45.00 per person / per night

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£65.00 per person / per night

£70.00 per person / per night

What's included?

3 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.
Breakfast each day.
Door to door luggage transfer.
Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.
An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list.
Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

Extra Nights & Rest Days

This section of the South West Coast Path passes through many wonderful towns and villages, with plenty to satisfy the needs and preferences of any runner. By adding an extra night or two into your holiday, you will have more time to explore these locations and discover hidden gems that you might have otherwise missed.

Exmouth is a popular town in which to spend an extra night. Its location on the beautiful Exe Estuary and at the very beginning of the Jurassic Coast makes it a wonderful place to spot birds and other wildlife. The town also has a vibrant shopping centre that hosts a wide range of leisure and entertainment facilities, including a cinema, a theatre, sports amenities and a range of excellent restaurants to enjoy. With a glorious sandy beach and a variety of water sports on offer, Exmouth has something to offer everyone.

Lyme Regis, with its beautiful harbour, fine old buildings, literary connections and its fossil-rich cliffs is another excellent choice for an extra night. As well as its various historical landmarks offering plenty to discover about the UK?s heritage, this resort boasts a range of shops and delicious eateries to choose from, including a number of independent shops specialising in rocks and fossils found around the area that would serve as a fantastic memento of your trail running holiday.

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£65.00 per person / per night

£70.00 per person / per night

Tour Facts

Total distance: 58 miles (93 km)
Duration: 3 nights, 2 days running
Minimum daily distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Maximum daily distance: 30 miles (48 km)
Code: R-TOR+EDEV1 Grade: Demanding
Season: 1st March - 31st October
Start of holiday: Brixham
End of holiday: Lyme Regis

Travel Information

Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:

By Air - The most convenient major city and international airports are Exeter and Bristol.

By Rail - The nearest rail station to the start of the trail (Brixham) is at Paignton (about 5.5 miles away). The nearest rail station to the end of the trail (Lyme Regis) is at Axminster (about 6 miles away).

By Bus - There is a bus to Brixham from Paignton. There is no direct bus service from Lyme Regis to Axminster, so a taxi is the best option.

From London - Trains run from London Paddington station to Paignton. From there a bus/taxi will be required to Brixham.

Return To The Start - The easiest way to return to the start of the trail is to take a taxi from Lyme Regis to Axminster station. From there, catch a train to Paignton, followed by a bus/taxi to Brixham.

Weather Information

To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:

MetCheck - This website allows you to look up detailed weather information for specific locations as far as six months in advance.
Met Office - This website shows regional area forecasts a few days in advance, with a general UK forecast description of up to 30 days in advance.
Mountain Forecast - This website shows what the forecast is like up on specific hills and fells, and offers forecasts a few days in advance.