Interesting information
Newton Poppleford was a deliberately planned new town in the 13th century, which is how it got its name – the new town at the pebble ford (over the River Otter). You will pass the Old Toll House, dating from 1758. This is the oldest toll house in Devon.
As the walk joins the East Devon Way, waymarked by mauve arrows and often a foxglove symbol, you will pass through Hawkerland Valley, Aylesbeare Common (a RSPB Nature Reserve) and Harpford Common, all part of the Pebblebed Heaths complex.