The Byes, in Sidmouth is a gentle and level riverside walk, ideal for all the family. The River Sid is just 6 miles long and the walk follows it from the centre of Sidmouth to Sidford. We began walking at the Old Toll House,
and continued along past the waterfall.
and had a leisurely stroll with two happy dogs 
There are beautiful old trees
The blue sky made the river look appealing 
and there are plenty of bridges to cross 
The weather hasn’t been very wonderful for a Christmas walk, this was only a short distance so I need to get an awful lot more exercise to deal with the excesses. Hopefully New Year’s holiday will bring some opportunities!
After catching a couple of bargains in the sales, we walked on down to the beach
Where the light was quickly fading
into splendid Sidmouth sunset.
The seaside photos were taken with my phone, I’m afraid I was fed up with carrying the big camera!
Check out lots of interesting walks with Jo here, http://restlessjo.wordpress.com/jos-monday-walk/
Lucid Gypsy 
I like a gentle level riverside walk, so I’m there with you Gilly! Love the light on your first seaside photo – beautiful golden light.
this is such creative and great post!
You are such a wonder Gilly! We love Sidmouth so will be taking this walk. Thank you!
A very picturesque walk, Gilly. The colour of that water is amazing. I don’t blame you for not wanting to carry the heavy camera, and your photos are marvellous. 🙂
lovely lighting for your walk. what a beautiful place. thanks for sharing. i have been capturing more cell phone images than those with my camera lately as well. 🙂
They are great for quick shots, if the light is good and the subject is reasonably still 🙂
In all the times I’ve been to Sidmouth I’ve never walked along the riverside. Your first seascape has captured such beautiful colours!
It adds another dimension to the town, and would be lovely at festival time or in spring – I must go back 🙂
Beautiful, Gilly. Cellphone cameras can really do the deed that carrying fancy camera bag really makes me hesitant too.
Gilly, you ARE going to share this on my Monday walks, aren’t you? It’s beautiful! Happy New Year anyway! 🙂
I’ve tried! Happy New Year to you too honey 🙂
It’ll be there on Monday 🙂
A lovely walk and beautiful light. Not at all what I expected in an English winter.celebrate well tonight and I’m looking forward to a full year with you. Thanks to Christine for yet another gift.
Beautiful photos of a lovely walk Gilly! What beautiful looking dogs too am sure they were very happy to go for a stroll! Best wishes Rosemary 🙂
Looks like such a perfect, lovely walk 🙂 I agree with morselsandscraps — amazing light! Beautiful photos 🙂 Thanks for sharing!