Salcombe Hill
Salcombe Hill is a prominent natural landmark situated east of Sidmouth, Devon, forming part of the Jurassic Coast—a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its geological significance and stunning coastal vistas. Salcombe Hill is located on the eastern side of the Sid Valley, to the east of Sidmouth. Managed by the National Trust, Salcombe Hill offers a variety of walking routes that showcase the area's natural beauty. In the early 20th century, Reverend J.G. Cornish and Dr. Vaughan Cornish entered into agreements with the Sidmouth Urban District Council to preserve areas of Salcombe Hill, including South Down Farm and adjacent cliff frontages, as open spaces in perpetuity. These efforts ensured the maintenance of public rights of way along the cliffs, even in the event of erosion. The enclosure of Salcombe Hill in the 19th century was driven partly by J.G. Cornish, who held the principal interest in the common. Salcombe Hill is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast Site of Special ...