This full size eleven-circuit labyrinth was initiated and implemented by the Spiral Centre to celebrate Seaton’s Millennium in 2005 and is laid out using seven different types of stone from quarries all along the adjacent World Heritage Coast.

This links the evolutionary story of coastal geology with our own evolutionary journey through time. Instead of walking one hundred miles of coast, the Seaton labyrinth journey is only half a mile and can be made within a 60 foot diameter circle.

The symbolic purpose of this project is to relate the twists and turns of the pathway to life’s own meandering journey – with all
its changes of direction, ups and downs, sadness and joy. It is an ageless, classless, interfaith and no faith sculpture for all to enjoy.

For the full benefit, walk at an easy pace with consideration for others walking the labyrinth at the same time. Allow a little time for reflection and stillness at the centre and to pause in each of the ammonites lobes to appreciate the views in each direction.

Unlike a maze a labyrinth has no false turns or dead ends so you can’t get lost. Just follow the grass pathway all the way to the centre and back again. Be open to any understandings that may arise during your journey and bring them with you as you ‘return to the world’. No two walks are the same!

Next to the labyrinth you will find an interpretation board with more information and a carved finger labyrinth for all to use. A group from the Spiral Centre usually walks the labyrinth every full moon (at 9pm in the summer and at 7.30pm in the winter) – you are most welcome to join us! – see the Monthly Activities section for more information.

A Seaton Labyrinth education pack and further books on labyrinths are available to borrow from the Spiral Sanctuary Library

The labyrinth is situated in Seaton’s Cliff Field Gardens (EX12 2PH) which is on the cliff top above West Walk promenade. Access is signposted by path from the east (Fisherman’s Gap) or by steps up from the Chine. Parking in Beer Road close to the gardens is very limited, but there is plenty of parking available in the town or along the seafront.

Please find below a interactive creative offering based on Seaton Labyrinth;

Lessons from the Labyrinth for home printing

The Spiral Centre Ltd, Combe Farm, Axmouth, Seaton, Devon EX12 4AU

Contact: Christina Bows on 01297 23822

or  email spiralcentreaxmouth@gmail.com