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Singles in and around Sidmouth
Sidmouth is an elegant seaside town between red cliffs on the Jurassic Coast, with a pretty esplanade and some of the best clifftop walking in East Devon. For a first date there's a stroll along the esplanade, the gardens at Connaught, or a walk up Peak Hill for the view. Check the weather before you go.
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First date ideas in Sidmouth
Three easy places to meet someone new in Sidmouth. Check opening times before you go.
The esplanade and beach
A long, flat seafront walk below the red cliffs, with cafés and benches looking out to sea. Easy, public and good in most weather.
Connaught Gardens
A pretty set of clifftop gardens with views over the bay, free to enter and good for a slow stroll. Check opening times if you want to visit later in the day.
Peak Hill and the coast path
A short climb above the town on the South West Coast Path, with big views along the Jurassic Coast. Wear proper shoes and check the weather first.
Around Sidmouth
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Sidmouth town centre, the seafront, Sidford, Salcombe Regis, Branscombe and Otterton.
Getting there: Sidmouth has no railway station. The nearest stations are at Honiton and Exeter, and buses link the town with both, as well as with Exmouth and Seaton. Car parks are close to the seafront but fill quickly in summer.
Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Sidmouth and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Sidmouth
What is a good first date in Sidmouth?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll along the esplanade, the gardens at Connaught and a walk up Peak Hill for the view. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Sidmouth?
Sidmouth has no railway station. The nearest stations are at Honiton and Exeter, and buses link the town with both, as well as with Exmouth and Seaton. Car parks are close to the seafront but fill quickly in summer.
Can I join Go Devon Dating from Sidmouth?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Sidmouth?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.