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Walking Green Lanes around Cornworthy

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Green Lanes around Cornworthy
↔10.46 km ↗+251 m ↘-248 m ◔3h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cornworthy (Devon)

A circular walk using some of Devon's historic 'green lanes' through Cornworthy, Tuckenhay and Allaleigh. The route passes through the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views from coast to moor.

Walking Totnes town trail

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↔2.03 km ↗+38 m ↘-38 m ◔0h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Totnes (Devon)

Discover the Totnes of times gone by. A walk through Totnes’ narrow streets to discover a town crammed full of history. This walk can be extended by following the River Dart to nearby Dartington along the riverside path.

Walking Dartmouth Greenway round

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↔15.76 km ↗+470 m ↘-470 m ◔5h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)

The lower half of the Dart Valley Trail, a great circular walk in itself! One of the area’s truly great walks, this day- long ramble follows the wooded banks of the broad and beautiful Dart estuary, on a route crammed with gems and jewels of human and natural history.

Walking Dartmouth town trail

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↔2.03 km ↗+20 m ↘-20 m ◔0h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)

Discover the heritage of the town. A gentle walk around the town of Dartmouth taking in historic features of interest. There is an audio guide for this walk which is best listened to along the route via the South Devon AONB walks webpage.

Walking Kingswear to Coleton Fishacre coast path circular

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Kingswear to Coleton Fishacre coast path circular
↔10.46 km ↗+315 m ↘-308 m ◔3h 55 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Kingswear (Devon)

This is a (mostly) circular walk that takes in a short section of the South West Coast Path and passes sub-tropical plants, dramatic cliffs and WW2 relics on a route that skirts the beautiful Coleton Fishacre house and gardens. The path is clearly marked and well-trodden. There are several steep sections and plenty of steps, but there are lovely views as compensation.

Walking Kingswear to Greenway

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↔7.24 km ↗+187 m ↘-191 m ◔2h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Kingswear (Devon)

A lovely linear walk up the Dart Estuary. Enjoy views of the estuary as you pass through woodland, farm fields and the Greenway Estate. You can choose to return by water, on foot or by steam!

Walking Kingswear and Waterhead Creek

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↔2.37 km ↗+48 m ↘-57 m ◔0h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Kingswear (Devon)

A short waterside and woodland stroll. This short walk skirts the edges of Waterhead creek in Kingswear before heading into the woods alongside the estuary and back along the railway line.

Walking Kingswear to Froward Point

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↔8.08 km ↗+235 m ↘-235 m ◔3h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Kingswear (Devon)

Castles and cliffs, seals and skylarks. A circular walk around to the mouth of the Dart estuary with views out to sea and along to Start Bay. Explore the World War 2 battery at Froward and find out more about the Daymark.

Walking Gara Bridge and Bickham Bridge circular

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Gara Bridge and Bickham Bridge circular
↔5.38 km ↗+53 m ↘-47 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Diptford (Devon)

A short walk through the Avon valley, mostly on green lanes and footpaths.

Walking Dartmouth Castle, Gallants Bower and Compass Cove – Defences of the Dart

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↔3.09 km ↗+158 m ↘-153 m ◔1h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)

A peaceful woodland walk up to the earthworks of a Civil War fort, then around the headland to enjoy views along the coast and out to sea.

Walking Little Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle

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↔5.66 km ↗+212 m ↘-209 m ◔2h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)

Countryside and castles on the South Devon coast. Small but perfectly formed, this satisfying circuit is full of character and interest, offering glorious views from the cliffs, the tang of the sea close up on the rocky shore, the rich history of the castle and the beautiful River Dart. This circular walk can also be started at Dartmouth Castle. You can use the Castle ferry from Dartmouth, to reach the alternative start of this walk.

Walking Blackpool Sands, Strete and Stoke Fleming

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↔7.28 km ↗+227 m ↘-225 m ◔2h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Stoke Fleming (Devon)

This walk can be done as two smaller circular routes or joined up to make a longer figure of eight. The walk offers great coastal views, green lanes, glorious beaches and plenty of history and wildlife along the way!

Walking Woodhuish and Mansands

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↔5.64 km ↗+269 m ↘-272 m ◔2h 25 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Kingswear (Devon)

A network of paths and green lanes on a wild and rugged coastline just around the corner from Brixham. Beautiful beaches, the silvery sea, and the curves, cliffs and coves of a superb stretch of the coast.

Walking Brownstone, Froward and Coleton

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↔4.76 km ↗+0 m ↘-0 m ◔1h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Kingswear (Devon)

A walk exploring the wild and rugged coastline of the AONB. This walk is a perfect mix of natural and local history – with the spectacular coast of the Brixham and Kingswear Peninsula, and the WW2 military site at Froward Point.

Walking Brixham Headlands

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↔9.41 km ↗+154 m ↘-194 m ◔3h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Brixham (Torbay)

A circuit linking Brixham’s two headlands. Giving fine views out over Torbay and towards the mouth of the Dart. Plenty of local history from Napoleon to the historic fishing fleet of the harbour, mixed in with an abundance of superb wildlife and nationally protected landscapes.

Walking Slapton

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↔5.65 km ↗+43 m ↘-43 m ◔1h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from South Hams (Devon)

A jewel in our wildlife crown and stories of a changing coastline. Like a satisfying meal, this walk has the shingle sweep of the beach to start, a main course of all the wildlife you could wish for on a National Nature Reserve, and the sweet and characterful village of Slapton for dessert. Perfect!

Walking Loddiswell and Middle Avon Valley

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↔5.47 km ↗+96 m ↘-100 m ◔1h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Loddiswell (Devon)

A perfect mix of riverside, ancient woodland and beautiful countryside. A beautiful leafy walk following the amber waters of the River Avon through classic English woodland, starting and finishing in the tranquil village of Loddiswell.

Walking Torcross Shore Explorer

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↔4.31 km ↗+2 m ↘-2 m ◔1h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Stokenham (Devon)

A stroll along Slapton Line. Find out more about Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Shingle Ridge, on this short trail with fabulous views over the coast and the lake.

Walking Torcross

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↔3.97 km ↗+150 m ↘-142 m ◔1h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Stokenham (Devon)

A gentle walk through a sumptuous landscape. The graceful form of Start Bay curling away to the north and south, freshwater lagoons, meadows, woodland, and peaceful Devon lanes meandering between blossoming banks.

Walking Stokenham and Torcross

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↔8.97 km ↗+208 m ↘-202 m ◔3h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Stokenham (Devon)

Coast and countryside all in one walk. Follow how man has shaped the landscape on the coast and in the countryside of this pretty parish.

Walking Kingsbridge town trail

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↔3.12 km ↗+46 m ↘-40 m ◔1h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)

Discover clues to the history of the town. A 1.5 hours easy walk around the town of Kingsbridge. Leave at least an extra hour if you wish to explore the museum, churches and pubs. There is an audio guide for this walk which is best listened to along the route via the South Devon AONB walks webpage.

Walking Kingsbridge to Frogmore circular

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↔12.28 km ↗+277 m ↘-274 m ◔4h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)

Creeks and countryside. This walk exploring some of Kingsbridge estuary’s creeks – Bowcombe and Frogmore. Steep in places but the views are worth the climb!

Walking Kingsbridge to West Alvington woods

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↔3.00 km ↗+72 m ↘-72 m ◔1h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)

A stroll through parkland and woodland. Stroll out of Kingsbridge for a tranquil dawdle through parkland meadow and dappled woodland, just a hop, skip and a jump from the town – an unexpected delight.

Walking Kingsbridge to Bowcombe Creek

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↔4.22 km ↗+121 m ↘-116 m ◔1h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Kingsbridge (Devon)

A delightful route following creeks and green lanes steeped in the trade and travel of past times. This short moderate walk offers melting views of the boat-bobbing estuary and charming South Hams countryside, and a host of waterfowl and wading birds into the bargain.

Walking Aveton Gifford

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↔9.25 km ↗+224 m ↘-224 m ◔3h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Aveton Gifford (Devon)

A perfect taste of South Hams countryside. This inland walk bowls along on paths and green lanes, taking in hills and combes, gentle pasture, woodland and stream, with views across to the moor for good measure.

Walking Aveton Gifford to Bigbury at low tide

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Aveton Gifford to Bigbury at low tide
↔16.66 km ↗+443 m ↘-436 m ◔6h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Aveton Gifford (Devon)

A circular walk through stunning scenery from Aveton Gifford to Bigbury following the tidal road, paths, tracks and the beach. There are excellent views of the Avon estuary and of the famous Burgh Island.

Walking Huntingdon Warren & Lud Gate from Scorriton

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↔11.45 km ↗+422 m ↘-420 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from West Buckfastleigh (Devon)

This Dartmoor route uses a section of the Two Moors Way. The route follows paths and tracks although a good sense of direction is needed in what can be an unforgiving landscape. After wet weather, streams may be in spate so care is needed crossing them.

Walking Beesands and Hallsands

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↔6.42 km ↗+147 m ↘-147 m ◔2h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Stokenham (Devon)

All of maritime life is here in Start Bay’s great sweep of sea and land. Traditional fishing communities, and the mysterious and tragic lost village of Hallsands. The walk wends its way home again along green lanes and footpaths.

Walking Stage 4 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Holne to YHA Dartmoor Bellever

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↔24.72 km ↗+617 m ↘-482 m ◔8h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Holne (Devon)

This stage has a sting in the tail as an option for all those YHA lovers. The Two Moors Way goes about 5 miles east of YHA Dartmoor at Bellever but that shouldn't stop you from staying there. The extra few miles at the end of this stage and the journey back to the Two Moors Way at the beginning of the next stage are in no way laborious, rather a bonus.

Walking Shaldon

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↔7.98 km ↗+158 m ↘-162 m ◔2h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Shaldon (Devon)

A stretch of coastline, a pretty village at the mouth of the Teign and some pleasant inland farmland.

Walking Stokeinteignhead & Maidencombe

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↔12.34 km ↗+494 m ↘-499 m ◔4h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Shaldon (Devon)

A lovely village and a Brunel memorial, plus dramatic clifftop walking and superb views.

Walking Haldon Moor

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↔5.20 km ↗+196 m ↘-196 m ◔2h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Bishopsteignton (Devon)

Superb views over the Teign Estuary from the hills above the village, and remnants of a historic Bishop’s Palace.

Walking Mel Tor to Bench Tor and back

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↔6.16 km ↗+263 m ↘-263 m ◔2h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Widecombe in the Moor (Devon)

Includes a fording of the Dart river as long as it's not in spate!