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Seaton to Lyme Regis through the Undercliffs

5.7 km one way · Challenging · one-way walk · starts at Seaton Seafront

One-way walk from Seaton into the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs nature reserve, a wild landslip woodland. The full route on to Lyme Regis is 11.2 km.

Terrain

Uneven and often muddy and slippery after rain. Once inside the Undercliff there are no paths off, and reaching Lyme Regis usually takes 3½ to 4 hours.

Dogs

Listed as a dog-friendly walk. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Seaton Seafront, EX12 2LX. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: South West Coast Path Association. Summary in our own words, checked 27 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Council beach rules near this walk

These are council rules and take priority over anything above.

Seaton Beach (Castle Hill to Trevelyan Road)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
Beer Beach (west of Sea Hill path)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September