Walking in Devon

Did you know that if you walked every day for a year in Devon, you would never have to walk the same path twice? Well known for its mild climate, unspoilt beauty, peace and tranquillity, there is over 3500 miles of footpaths and trails waiting to be discovered.

Devon has a number of long-distance routes which together form a joined up walking network, opening up many possibilities.  There are challenging long distance routes, some stretching for more than 100 miles, and shorter day and half-day circular walks.  There are also some very short easily accessible walks for those with limited mobility, including flat paths for wheelchairs, pushchairs, toddlers, and those with visual  impairments.

Click on the bar above for full details on your type of route, or scroll down for a taste of some of the walks.  Many of the shorter walks have sections based on the main walking network, so you can be sure to experience the best that Devon has to offer. Some of the walks have historic or literary connections or interesting wildlife or geological sites close by, with links from the route details for further information.

The jewel in the crown is the South West Coast Path, Devon’s National Trail, running for over 600 miles around the south west peninsula.  This takes in all of Devon’s outstanding coastal scenery.  Don’t worry if you haven’t got time for the full trail, there are many shorter circular walks available. These offer a taste of the trail and allow you to discover the landscape, sample the local food or drink or just enjoy a stroll with your family, at your own pace.

Moving inland, Devon has outstanding landscapes to explore.   Devon includes two National Parks and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), each is unique in its own way.  Click on the links below to discover a variety of walks set amid distinctly Devon landscapes.

Find out more about the full 3,500 plus miles of Public Rights of Way.

Slapton Sands Memorials

In 1943 some 3000 people were evacuated from the Slapton Sands area of South Devon in order to provide a

Putsborough Bombing Range

The North Devon coast provided important training grounds for Allied forces during the Second World War.  The area also saw

Exeter Quay

Exeter’s Quayside situated next to the River Exe and the Exeter Ship Canal is a popular destination for locals and

Exeter Custom House

The Custom House, a nationally important Grade I listed building is located at Exeter Quayside where thousands of tourists flock

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle has played a strategic role in protecting the mouth of the Dart Estuary for more than 600 years

West Soar Signal Station

West Soar Signal Station is a rare example of a surviving late 18th century Napoleonic signalling station.  It was one
Small domed stone building.

Culmstock Beacon

Culmstock Beacon provides a stunning viewpoint south to the River Culm valley and the historic village of Culmstock.  The Beacon

Dartmoor Prison and Museum

Dartmoor Prison was built in 1806-9 to house French prisoners of war.  Its construction was partly prompted by the pressures

Brandy Head Observation Post

The Devon coastline not only played a strategic role in the active defence of Britain and the Allied invasion of

Beer Head 10 Gun Battery

The beginning of the 19th century was a tense time in Britain, with a fear of invasion caused by political
Photo of Killerton Chapel
6miles/
9.6kms

Exeter to Killerton

This route takes you from Exeter (Pennsylvania and University Campus) to Killerton.  The distance shown is for one way; there
Photo of the castle at Dartmouth from the water
3.75miles/
6kms

Diamond Jubilee Way – Dartmouth

Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary in 2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This 6km
Photo of a stream through fields on the East Devon Way
38miles/
60kms

East Devon Way

This 38 mile/60km path takes you from Exmouth in the west to Lyme Regis, Dorset in the east, and follows
Photo of the Wray Valley Trail waymarking post
7miles/
11kms

The Wray Valley Trail

This 7 mile (11km) multi-use trail is a mainly traffic-free route from Bovey Tracey to Moretonhampstead. It follows the disused
Photo of the view along the beach at Budleigh Salterton
1miles/
1.6kms

Budleigh Salterton and the Otter Estuary

Three Walks using the South West Coast Path that are likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or
Photo of the bird hide at Seaton Wetlands
2.5miles/
4kms

Discover Seaton Wetlands

Explore Seaton Wetlands and enjoy beautiful marshland and reedbeds alongside the River Axe. There are five bird hides and nearly
Photo of a sunny woodland scene at Wester Wood in the East Lyn valley near Lynmouth
7miles/
11kms

Coleridge Way

The Coleridge Way is a 51 mile route following the footsteps of the romantic poet Samuel Coleridge, from Lynmouth in
Photo of a section of Bude canal lined with trees
10miles/
16kms

Bude Canal – the Aqueduct Trail

This long and easy circular route meanders through the pretty borderlands of Devon and Cornwall.  Its first half takes you
Photo of coastal cliffs at Brixham, with the South Devon coastline in the distance
5.5miles/
9kms

Fish, Penguins and a Lighthouse

Berry Head is a prominent feature on the South Devon coast, marking the southern end of the great coastal feature
Photo of Buckland Abbey
5miles/
8kms

Drake’s Dartmoor

The walk starts and finishes in Buckland Monachorum, the village at the centre of this very scenic and historically interesting
Photo of a wooden bridge over a small stream at Belstone Cleave
5miles/
8kms

Two Museums Walk

This walk links two museums on the northern edge of Dartmoor. It starts at the Finch Foundry Museum in Sticklepath,
Photo of boats on the mud in front of houses at Bere Ferris
6.5miles/
10kms

A Branch Line Railway Walk

The Bere Peninsula is the triangle of land between the Tamar and Tavy rivers, in the south west corner of
Landscape photo of Meldon quarry and viaduct
6.2miles/
10kms

Railway, Castle and Quarries

The private Dartmoor Railway line between Okehampton and Meldon, a little way to the west, provides a pleasant and easy
Photo of Devonport leat running through heathland and woodland
5.5miles/
8.5kms

Leats, Tramways and Railways

The south west corner of Dartmoor has many associations with Sir Francis Drake, and this has led to the promotion
Photo of Lopwell dam
6.25miles/
10kms

The Mouth of the Tavy

The Trail follows the Tavy rather than the Tamar to the edge of Plymouth. The walk crosses the quiet countryside
Photo of a bicycle by the gate in front of Lydford Castle
5miles/
8kms

Castles, Town Walls and Granite

The West Devon Way follows the western edge of Dartmoor between Okehampton and Plymouth, offering some of the most attractive
Photo of sheep in fields in the foreground and a a wooded valley
7miles/
11kms

A Walk Across the Walkham

The West Devon Way walking route links Plymouth and Okehampton, much of the route following the western edge of Dartmoor.
Photo of the Tamara River at Calstock with the Calstock viaduct in the background
5miles/
8kms

Devon’s Western Frontier

For most of its length, Devon’s western frontier with Cornwall is marked by the River Tamar.  One of Devon’s long-distance
Photo of black swans on a nest in Dawlish
5.5miles/
8.75kms

The Dawlish Discovery Walk

This walk is based around Dawlish, a small picturesque Victorian town with an interesting seaside history. The town dates back
Photo of boats in a marina in front of buildings at Plymouth Barbican
3miles/
5kms

Plymouth Waterfront Walk

The total length of the Coast Path through Plymouth is a perhaps surprising 10 miles or 16 km between Jennycliff
Photo looking down to the Dart estuary with Dartmouth in the background, from Greenway House gardens
6.5miles/
10.5kms

The Greenway Walk

The walk is circular, so can be joined anywhere. If using public transport a good starting point is Churston Station,
Photo of a public house, The Drum Inn, in the village of Cockington
6miles/
9.5kms

Following John Musgrave

This walk offers a sample of the route, using the very frequent and convenient bus service which links Torbay to
Landscape photo looking across the Dart estuary to Kingswear
7.5miles/
12kms

Walking Froward

Kingswear is an attractive village overlooking the Dart Estuary, just across the river from Dartmouth. No fewer than three ferries
Photo looking across the beach at Bovisand from the coast path
7.5miles/
12kms

A Shorter Devon Coast to Coast Walk

This circular walk uses the Erme-Plym Trail from Wembury, then follows the Trail’s other arm towards Plymouth. It branches off
Landscape photo looking along the length of the beach and road at Slapton Ley with lagoon on the left and sea on the right
4.5miles/
7.5kms

Start to Walk

Start Bay forms an important and attractive element of the South Devon coast. The major east-facing coastline in Devon, it
Photo looking across the river Dart to the boathouse at Sharpham House with the main house on the hill behind
6miles/
9.5kms

Look Sharp – a Spring in your Step

The town of Totnes has a superb location at the limit of navigation of the River Dart. It also provides
Photo looking across Torquay harbour from above
4.5miles/
7kms

Lincombe, Ilsham and Meadfoot

This walk is based on the Harbour at Torquay. It winds its way eastward through a quiet area of surprisingly
Photo of the footbridge and trains at Okehampton station
7miles/
11kms

A Southern Railway Dartmoor Walk

This walk makes use of the new opportunity of taking the train from Okehampton to Sampford Courtenay, following an extended route
Photo of Greenway House looking up along the drive
4.5miles/
7kms

A Green Way from Greenway

The River Dart, its valley and estuary go together to form one of Devon’s scenic highlights. An ideal way of
Photo of the Grand Western canal with a walker on the towpath and Tidcombe Bridge over the canal
7miles/
11.2kms

The Grand Western Canal

This is a lovely peaceful route. Often along the towpath, beside this tranquil stretch of waterway through the heart of
Upper Tamar Lake Dam Copyright Trevor Rickard
2.5miles/
4kms

Bude Canal – around Tamar Lakes

This walk explores an inland section of the Bude Canal on the Devon- Cornwall border. Follow this short circular walk by
Photo of a bridge and waterfall at White Lady Waterfall in Lydford Gorge
5miles/
8kms

Dartmoor’s Western Fringe

This walk follows the middle length of the West Devon Way between the villages of Mary Tavy and Lydford, and
Photo of flooded lanes at Weare Giffard
4miles/
6.5kms

In Tarka the Otter Country!

Torrington is positioned on the Tarka Trail. The Tarka Trail is a long-distance footpath route which forms a figure-of-eight through
Photo across the beach at Wembury with Wembury Church in the background
4.5miles/
7kms

Wembury, Wembury, Here We Come

The village of Wembury is on the south coast of Devon, not far from Plymouth. As well as being situated
Photo of the Teign estuary taken through trees
7.5miles/
12kms

Down Teignhead Way

The Templer Way is a long-distance walk of 18 miles, tracing the historic line of granite being taken from the
Photo of the coast and sea with boats in the bay at Starehole Bay near Salcombe
8.75miles/
14kms

Soar from Salcombe

Salcombe is perhaps Devon’s best-known yachting centre, but it can also serve as a centre for a variety of attractive
Photo of the Great Hall at Dartington
5miles/
8kms

The Middle Dart Valley

For the wetter conditions of winter, this walk uses surfaced paths and lanes between Totnes and Dartington. It features one
Photo of the castle at Dartmouth from the water
5.5miles/
9kms

Coves, Castles and Coastguards

This walk has a bit of everything. It skirts the magnificent estuary of the River Dart and also explores part
Photo of rowers on the Exeter Ship Canal with views of the city in the background
5miles/
8kms

Exeter and Countess Wear

The Exeter suburb of Countess Wear is linked to the city by both the River Exe and the Exeter Canal.
Photo of an old public house, The Mason Arms, at Branscombe
5miles/
8kms

Beer to the Vicarage

On the south eastern coast of Devon lies the village of Beer. This part of the County is characterised by
Photo of houses on the High Street at Newton Poppleford
3.5miles/
5kms

Around Newton Poppleford

This walk is based around a bus ride and a stride around Newton Poppleford along the route of the East
Photo of Dartmouth from above taken from the hill behind
1.5miles/
2.25kms

The Dart Circuit

This walk is based on the Dart Estuary in South Devon. It includes the attraction of two ferry crossings of
Photo of a bridge in woodland on the Stover Heritage Trail
4.5miles/
7kms

Templer Way Heritage Trail

The Templer Way is a walk of 18 miles tracing the historic line of granite being taken from the quarries
Photo of Plymouth Hoe looking across the water from Mount Batten
6.5miles/
11kms

Forts and Castles of Plymouth Sound

Plymouth has been an important naval port for many centuries, which has led to the building of a variety of
Photo looking down into Sidmouth from Peak Hill with the town in the bottom of the valley and the sea and red cliffs in the background
5.5miles/
9kms

Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast

Sidmouth is an attractive seaside town on the coast of East Devon. Situated on the floor of the valley of
Photo of the otter estuary where it meets the pebble beach at Budleigh
7miles/
11kms

Devon’s Triassic Coast

The coastline of East Devon is part of the Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site. This is England’s
Photo of a courtyard between old mill buildings at Otterton Mill
6.25miles/
10kms

Otterton – Peak and Valley

Otterton sits near the mouth of the river which gives it its name. Between the towns of Budleigh Salterton and
Photo looking down at the river, canal and buildings at Exeter Quay
6.75miles/
11kms

An Exeter Green Semi-Circle

An Exeter attraction that should perhaps be better known is the Exeter Green Circle. This is a twelve-mile walk around
Photo of a track through woodland at Eggesford Forest
3miles/
4.8kms

Eggesford Forest

Eggesford Forest is a great place to visit. It has a network of trails and paths that link the different woodlands
Photo of the view towards Sidbury Castle of fields and woodlands on a hill
5miles/
8kms

Valley to Beacon

The East Devon Way runs parallel to the coast and a few miles inland between Exmouth and Lyme Regis. Part
Photo of Turf Hotel at Turf Lock, Exeter
8miles/
13kms

City to Coast

The Exe Valley Way is a long-distance route for walkers exploring some 45 miles of the valley. At its lower
Photo of the River Sid at Sidmouth
3.75miles/
6kms

A Walk along the Sid Valley

The East Devon Way runs for some 40 miles between Exmouth and the county boundary at Lyme Regis, inland of
Photo of a clock tower at Barnstaple with the town behind
2miles/
3.5kms

A Trail of Two Bridges

This walk is based on Barnstaple and uses both old bridge and new to form a circuit. The two bridges
Photo of Frithelstock Priory
7.5miles/
12kms

Tarka With a Priestly Connection

This walk forms a circular based on Torrington Station, which is about 1 mile/1.5km out of the town. It follows
Photo of the light house at Hartland point in north Devon, looking down the cliffs to the lighthouse and out over a rough sea towards Lundy
8miles/
12.5kms

A Walk with a Point

Hartland Point is Devon’s north westerly extreme. It marks where the Bristol Channel effectively becomes the open sea and the
Photo of the coast path and North Devon coastal cliffs east of Lynmouth approaching Countisbury Hill
4miles/
6.5kms

Count To A Thousand

Lynton and Lynmouth are situated, one above the other, in some of the most dramatic landscapes in Devon, with deep
Photo along the edge of the estuary at Northam Burrows
6.5miles/
10.4kms

A North Devon Peninsula

North of Bideford a peninsula of land juts out between the sea and the estuary of the River Torridge. Being
Photo of an old stone and thatched barn in a field of sheep at Braunton Great Field
7miles/
11kms

Great Field – Great Walk

The area passes through by the South West Coast Path, which skirts the edges of all three features as well
Photo of rail tracks on moorland in the snow near Okehampton Camp
3.5miles/
5.5kms

Ernest Bassett Walk

Ernest Basset was an Okehampton man and a lover of Dartmoor.  He appreciated it in all its moods, but also
Photo of a horse rider on a trail through woodlands at East Budleigh Common
8miles/
13kms

An Uncommonly Fine Walk

The East Devon Commons cover an area of heathland east of Exeter and inland of the coast.  Extremely important as
Photo showing the north Devon coastal cliffs above the sea at Great Hangman
5.5miles/
9kms

A Visit to the Hangman

The North Devon Coast is characterised by high cliffs and deep valleys, or combes. Combe Martin, a long, narrow village
Photo of the view over Saunton Sands beach and sand dune system seen from above, taken from Saunton Down
4.5miles/
7kms

Saunter Up Saunton Down

Saunton Down is a prominent ridge of high land forming a backdrop to the coast in North Devon. It overlooks
Photo of cyclists on the Tarka Trail alongside the estuary near Instow
16.4miles/
26kms

Exe Estuary Trail

This newly constructed cycle trail offers an almost entirely traffic-free, wonderfully level route which forms part of the South Coast
Photo of the South Devon coastline with sea and coastal cliffs at Hope Cove
5miles/
8kms

A walk in Hope

Hope Cove, in the far south of the county, is one of the most attractive settlements on the South West
Photo of Bridestowe Church
7miles/
11kms

A Walk through History

This walk is based on using part of the Two Castles Trail, one of Devon’s longer-distance routes running between the
Photo of a trail through open woodland on the side of a steep slope above the Teign Gorge
8.25miles/
13.25kms

Gorge and Special Moor Stones

This walk is a figure of eight based on the Two Moors Way on the northern edge of Dartmoor.  It
View of the north Devon coastal cliffs and sea at Valley of the Rocks
5miles/
8kms

Lynton and the Valley of Rocks

The spectacular landscape of the Lynton area, where Exmoor meets the sea, lends itself to superb walking. Lynton itself is
Photo of Ilfracombe taken from the cliffs above looking down to the harbour and town
4.5miles/
7kms

Ilfracombe and the Torrs

Ilfracombe has been a holiday town since Georgian times, although its origins go back much further. Surrounded by magnificent cliff
Photo of a donkey tied up outside a shop in Clovelly high street
5miles/
8kms

Clovelly’s Woods And Cliffs

Clovelly is undoubtedly among the best known and probably best loved of Devon’s villages. Occupying as it does a dramatic
Photo of a view across the estuary and mud to Fremington Quay with a bridge on the right
3.75miles/
6kms

Tarka, the Taw and a Town Trail

This is a one-way walk along the old railway line which flanks the south side of the Taw Estuary in
Photo of benches in a green field above the beach at Westward Ho!
6miles/
9.5kms

Kingsley and Kipling

Westward Ho! is on the western edge of the town of Northam, itself a couple of miles north of Bideford.
Photo looking across Newton Creek to Noss Mayo with church on the hill at the center
5miles/
8kms

A Coastal Carriage Drive

A very popular half-day walk based on the picturesque village of Noss Mayo on the south side of the Erme
Photo of Tetcott Mano House and outbuildings
5.5miles/
9kms

Jester Walk around the Estate

This walk is in the far west of Devon in a remote part of the Tamar Valley.  For many centuries,
Photo looking down on the pebble beach at Beer with chalk cliffs in the background
4.5miles/
7kms

Sampling Beer with Good Head

The wonderfully named village of Beer lies on the East Devon part of the Jurassic Coast.  It sits in a
Photo of Cann Viaduct from below
10miles/
16.1kms

Drakes Trail – Plymbridge Woods

Drake’s Trail in West Devon is a 21-mile, multi-use route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. This important part of Devon’s recreational
Photo across a long beach towards wooded coastal hillside at Blackpool Sands
5miles/
8kms

Beside the Seaside at Blackpool

This length of the South West Coast Path, is centred  on the charming little bay of Blackpool Sands, a little
Photo of a clock tower at Barnstaple with the town behind
5miles/
8kms

Bishops and a Saint

This walk uses part of the Tarka Trail from Barnstaple to Landkey, although generally easy and based on the urban
Photo looking out over Stover Lake through trees
2miles/
3.2kms

Stover Country Park

Stover offers a range of facilities to help you enjoy the Park and appreciate the natural surroundings.  Its 114 acres
Photo looking down towards the town of Salcombe and Salcombe Harbour from Snapes Point
4.5miles/
7kms

Snoop at Snapes

A walk from Salcombe around Snapes Point on the Salcombe Estuary, an inland headland which is in the ownership of
Photo of the Hartland Peninsula showing coastal cliffs and sea
7miles/
11kms

Devon’s Iron Coast

The coastline in Devon’s far north-west corner between Hartland Point and the Cornish border is possibly some of the most
Aerial photo looking down on the beach and rocky shore at Downend and Croyde
5.5miles/
9kms

Bagging the views

This walk features the fine headland of Baggy Point and panoramic views over North Devon’s surfing beaches of Woolacombe Sands
Photo of a group of people in front of old mine workings at Devon Great Consuls
1.4miles/
2kms

Tamar Trails – Chimney Rock Walk

Explore beech, oak and conifer woodland with sweeping views over the steep sides of the River Tamar. This is a
Photo looking down the river to Lynmouth town
5miles/
8kms

Devon’s Little Switzerland

This circular walk is based on the scenic little town of Lynmouth, on Devon’s Exmoor coast. A walk of contrasts,
Photo of the Grand Western Canal with walkers on the tow path
16miles/
26kms

Grand Western Canal Walk

The Grand Western Canal Country Park is a popular place to enjoy a flat, easy walk in the countryside, with
Photo of a quiet lane between trees on the Exe Valley Way
45miles/
72kms

Exe Valley Way

The Exe Valley Way is a long-distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley. The trail
Photo looking over Exeter from Redhills
4.5miles/
7kms

Exeter’s riverside and skyline

This walk is on the Exe Valley Way in Exeter, linking it to the western skyline overlooking the city. It
Photo of flood water rushing beneath an old stone bridge at Bickleigh
4miles/
6.5kms

Exe marks the spot

This walk follows a length of the Exe Valley Way in its middle section between Bickleigh and Tiverton. The stretch
Photo of a street through Otterton lined with thatched cottages and a small stream
5.5miles/
9kms

A Potter Down the Otter

This walk conveniently links the East Devon Way with the South West Coast Path.  You can choose to catch a
Photo of old trains on the platform at Bideford Station
3miles/
5kms

Torridge Estuary Rail Trail

This walk follows the Tarka Trail between Instow and Bideford.
Photo of a trail through beech woodland in spring
18miles/
29kms

Templer Way

The Templer Way is a route for walkers linking Haytor on Dartmoor with the seaport of Teignmouth. It has a
Photo of a trail through woodland
35miles/
56kms

John Musgrave Heritage Trail

John Musgrave was a keen walker from Torquay who left a legacy to the South Devon Group of the Ramblers
Photo of a stile in front of fields and woodland
15miles/
24kms

Erme-Plym Trail (Devon’s Coast to ..

This 15 mile/24km generally easy path takes in the pleasing environment of the Erme Valley south of Ivybridge, as well
Photo of the Two Moors Way path across moorland with a granite way marker in the foreground
100miles/
160kms

Two Moors Way (Devon’s Coast to Co..

Running for just over 100 miles/160km between Ivybridge in the south and Lynmouth in the north, this famous path links
Photo of a quiet lane entering a tunnel on Drake's Trail
37miles/
59kms

West Devon Way

The West Devon Way is a 37-mile walking trail linking Okehampton with Plymouth via Tavistock. This important part of Devon’s recreational
Photo of a view across the River Tamar to woodlands in Autumn
30miles/
48kms

Tamar Valley Discovery Trail

This route covers a stretch of the valley of the Tamar, the historic border between Saxon Devon and Celtic Cornwall.
Photo of grassy fields down to coastal cliffs and the sea at Berry Head

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head offers spectacular views across Torbay.  So it is not surprising that it was chosen as a strategic location
Photo of a quite lane crossing Stowford Bridge on the Two Castles Trail
24miles/
38kms

Two Castles Trail

The Two Castles Trail takes you through beautiful and peaceful countryside – from the edge of Dartmoor, past historic battlegrounds
Photo of the top of a waymarking post for the Coast Path and Tarka Trail
163miles/
261kms

Tarka Trail walking route

Inspired by Henry Williamson’s much loved novel ‘Tarka the Otter’ which was based on real places, this 163 miles/261kms recreation
Photo of foxgloves in front of an old stone wall with the viaduct in the background at Meldon
5miles/
8kms

A Victorian landscape walk

Meldon Viaduct, to the west of Okehampton, is a superb example of Victorian engineering. Now a significant landscape feature, it
Landscape photo of mine buildings at Devon Great Consuls
2.3miles/
3.5kms

Tamar Trails – Wheal Josiah Walk

Explore the mining landscapes of the Tamar Valley on this wide, mainly level path, with moderate inclines in parts. The
Photo looking down Totnes high street to the clock
5.5miles/
9kms

T for three…and John Musgrave

The countryside between Torquay and Totnes in South Devon is a landscape of attractive valleys with a quiet and away-from-it-all
Photo of marsh alongside the river Teign
7.5miles/
12kms

Templer at the Teign

This walk follows a section of the Templer Way through Newton Abbot and along a length of the Teign Estuary.
Photo of fields alongside a river with cows and a bridge in the background
5miles/
8kms

The ‘most rebellious town in Devon..

The East Devon Way is a 40 mile (64km) route which runs parallel to, and inland of, the coast of
Photo of mist over heathland
6.25miles/
10kms

Heath and valley

This walk is based around Newton Poppleford and uses minor lanes and old tracks to the west of the village,
Photo of a sculpture of sheep and farmers
4miles/
6.5kms

Ruby – Devon’s Hidden Gem

This trail is based around one of the two market towns in the Ruby Country area, Hatherleigh. This Ruby walk acts
Photo looking along the coast past rocky cliffs to Mortehoe and Woolacombe from Morte Point
6.25miles/
10kms

North Devon’s deadly coast

Mortehoe is a small hilltop village on Devon’s northernmost coast. Despite its proximity to the holiday resort of Woolacombe, it
Photo of a tow path and canal with bridge
3miles/
5kms

Drakes Trail – Tavistock to Crowndale

This route, originally built by a special needs group to meet the requirements for the whole family, now forms part of
Photo of a path through woodland and heathland at Abbeyford Woods
2miles/
3.2kms

Abbeyford Woods, Okehampton

These stunning woods with spectacular walks have beautifully adapted paths for all. You can take in part of the Tarka
Photo looking down to the sea from the South West Coast Path at Revelstoke Carriage Way
1miles/
1.6kms

Noss Mayo – Revelstoke Carriage Drive

A section of the South West Coast Path uses the Revelstoke Carriage Drive along the cliff tops.  This gives incomparable
Photo looking along the coast over the sea and red rocks to Parsons tunnel at Dawlish
2miles/
3.2kms

Dawlish to Dawlish Warren

Part of the South West Coast Path, this path runs between the pretty town of Dawlish and the National Nature
Landscape photo of the South Devon coastal cliffs at Bolberry Down
1.7miles/
2.7kms

Bolberry Down

Bolberry Down has a network of paths running along high cliff tops with great views and providing a choice of
Photo of the Grand Western Canal with walkers on the tow path
3miles/
4.8kms

Grand Western Canal Short Walk

The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve meanders through beautiful mid-Devon countryside and quiet villages between Tiverton
Photo of the view along the beach at Budleigh Salterton
2.5miles/
4.2kms

Budleigh to Otterton Mill

A delightful path along the River Otter which meets with other paths at the lower end of the Otter Estuary,
Photo of walkers on the Exe Estuary Trail looking through binoculars
2miles/
3.2kms

Exe Estuary Trail: Exmouth to Lympstone

Exmouth to Lympstone is just one section of the Exe Estuary Trail, a multi-use route being built by Devon County
Photo of the Exeter Ship Canal at Countess Wear
5.25miles/
8.5kms

Exeter Ship Canal

Exeter Ship Canal forms part of the Riverside Valley Park, managed by Exeter City Council.  Although the canal is over
Photo of the shoreline on a pebble beach
1miles/
1.6kms

Northam Burrows Country Park

The Northern Burrows is a scientifically important area which juts out into the mouth of the estuary. It is a
Photo of the top of a waymarking post for the Coast Path and Tarka Trail
23miles/
37kms

Tarka Trail Easy Walk

Entirely traffic free, this part of the Tarka Trail can be enjoyed in sections to suit your group.  This off-road route stretches for
Photo of Ox-eye daisies on cliffs above the sea at Baggy Point
2.7miles/
4.3kms

Baggy Point

The SW Coast path out to a viewpoint at Baggy Point has been levelled and compacted to make access easier
Photo of the view along the beach at Budleigh Salterton
7miles/
11kms

Pines, pebbles and plantations

This walk is in East Devon. It is based around the charming seaside town of Budleigh Salterton and forms a circuit,
Photo of St Michael's Church at Torrington
6miles/
9.5kms

A Common Experience with a Touch of Glas..

This walk is situated in and around Torrington. It forms a circular route based around the town, crossing various parts of the