Take the 10.20 train from Waterloo, arriving
Axminster 13.02 stopping at Clapham J.10.27; Woking 10.46
Toughness: 4/10 Mainly across fields, through
woodlands, and alongside streams.
Lunch: Bring a picnic as no pubs until Uplyme.
Railway Kitchen Café in Axminster station is open Fri, Sat
7.30am - 3pm; Sun 8.30-2pm; Mon Closed
Walk Option 1: Walk from Axminster station to Lyme
Regis is about 6.6 miles. This is a
delightful walk through fields, woods, and the small village of Uplyme, ending
along the river path into Lyme Regis’s main street ‘almost hurrying into the
sea’(Persuasion).
GPX: Axminster
to Lyme Regis (Option 1)
Walk Option 2 Walk from Axminster to Lyme Regis via
the Prescott
Pinetum 7.2 miles in total. The wood is at the eastern end of the East
Devon AONB where you can enjoy a wander among magnificent trees. GPX: Axminster
to Lyme Regis (Option 2)
Option 3: Take the 13.15pm X53bus from Axminster
station forecourt to Lyme Regis. It’s a
25 minute journey to Lyme Regis (Co-op Stop) After this buses going to Lyme are X51 and
X53 alternating with each other at 14.15;15.25;16.25;17.25;18.15 and 18.55.
Bus timetable for Axminster, Lyme Regis, Bridport and West
Bay can be found here: here
Eating out in Lyme Regis:
There are many places to eat in Lyme.
Harbour Inn, Marine Parade (very near the Cobb). Maybe good idea to book. https://www.harbourinnlymeregis.co.uk/
Millside: Modern
British Menu 1 Mill Ln, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU Need to book in advance as this is
very popular. https://www.eatatmillside.co.uk/
Herbies: fish and chip kiosk in between the Cobb Arms and
Harbour Inn on Marine Parade. The best fish and chip kiosk in my opinion.
….And many other places.
No comments:
Post a Comment