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The Doone Valley from Malmsmead
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7.18mi 
+807ft 
-804ft 
4h00
Average 
Starting point in Brendon and Countisbury - Devon Starting from Malmsmead, this walk in the Exmoor National Park includes sections in Devon and Somerset. The main focus of the route is areas associated with the Lorna Doone novels. However expect much more with valley and moorland walking in this excellent Exmoor walk.
Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common
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3.04mi
+617ft
-614ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon This short circular walk with steep ascents and descents provides a good way to discover the beautiful river gorge at Watersmeet where Hoar Oak Water meets the East Lyn River. On your way, you will discover a lovely waterfall and viewpoints over the valley.
Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth
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4.28mi
+873ft
-840ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon This Exmoor walk includes coast, valley and high level sections. Starting from Lynmouth, the route climbs to Contisubury before crossing high pastures to descend to Watersmeet. The return leg of the walk follows the River Lyn downstream to the coast.
3.78mi
+948ft
-945ft
2h35
Average
Starting point in Lynton and Lynmouth - Devon This beautiful circular walk is perfect to discover the Valley of Rocks from several viewpoints. First, you will reach Hollerday Hill viewpoint before you go up to the South Cleave (steep section, avoid during wet conditions!). The views of these famous rocks from the paths which go to Lynton are gorgeous!
Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath
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8mi
+620ft
-627ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Exmoor (Somerset) - Somerset This beautiful circular walk in Exmoor National Park visits Cow Castle using paths to Picked Stones. The return way follows Two Moors Way along River Barle and goes across gorgeous hills and valleys.
Stage 9 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Exford to Lynmouth
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18.9mi
+1949ft
-2799ft
10h25
Average
Starting point in Exford - Somerset The final stage is a bit longer than the others but it is a pleasant walk without too many climbs. First of all, it retraces steps back to Withypool, then follows the River Barle to Simonsbath. From there it's over The Chains to meet the Tarka Trail and descend the Cheriton Ridge and along the East Lyn River to end up in Lynmouth.
Selworthy Beacon and North Hill from Bossington
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8.15mi
+1148ft
-1132ft
4h45
Average
Starting point in Selworthy - Somerset Selworthy Beacon and North Hill are the main objectives of this walk from Bossington, Somerset. The route offers a variety of Exmoor scenery with coastal hills, views of high moors and the interesting village of Selworthy.
Holdstone Hill and Heddon's Mouth Cleave
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7.61mi
+1391ft
-1404ft
4h45
Difficult
Starting point in Trentishoe - Devon This interesting walk with ascents and descents close to Trentishoe is the perfect way to discover gorgeous viewpoints including Holdstone Hill or enjoy beautiful valleys along River Heddon and streams.
Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross
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8.34mi
+1188ft
-1178ft
4h50
Average
Starting point in Cutcombe - Somerset This Somerset walk visits the highest point on Exmoor, Dunkery Beacon. Starting from Wheddon Cross, the highest village on Exmoor, the walk includes a variety of scenic interest including wooded combes and wild moorland.
Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
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8.18mi
+1148ft
-1148ft
4h45
Average
Starting point in Dulverton - Somerset This Exmoor walk starts from Tarr Steps, a well-known beauty spot, and then continues through countryside of steep, green fields dotted with small farms. The route crosses West Ansley Common before returning to the start through the village of Hawkridge.
Wootton Courtenay and Timberscombe from Dunster
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8.39mi
+1230ft
-1247ft
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Dunster - Somerset This circular walk with ascends (one pretty steep!) and descents uses a section of Macmillan Way West with beautiful viewpoints from Grabbist and Knowle hills. Then, you will discover quiet villages and paths in Whits Wood before you go back to Dunster.
Stage 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford
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15.1mi
+1775ft
-1608ft
8h30
Average
Starting point in Knowstone - Devon Stage 8 takes us into Exmoor National Park and back to some high ground but mostly it's a riverside walk along the River Barle that is a tributary to the River Exe that flows all the way to the south Devon coast at Exmouth. The route goes over Tar Steps near Hawkridge and has the option of finishing at Withypool or continuing to Exford to stay at the YHA.
The Torrs and Slade Reservoirs from Ilfracombe
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6.75mi
+781ft
-771ft
3h45
Average
Starting point in Ilfracombe - Devon This pretty long circular walk explores a short section of the South West Coast path next to the Torrs leading to a wonderful viewpoint. Then, you will discover paths in farmland and follow the National Cycle Route 27 along Slade Reservoirs before you go back to Ilfracombe.
Codden Hill
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2.33mi
+315ft
-338ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Bishop's Tawton - Devon This short circular walk with ascents and descents close to Barnstaple provides a good way to explore Codden Hill which overlooks the surroundings valleys and River Taw Estuary.
Sandy Cove and Windcutter Hill from Lee
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4.23mi
+732ft
-741ft
2h35
Average
Starting point in Ilfracombe - Devon This beautiful circular walk, especially at low tide because you can walk through the Morte-slate cliffs along a path and steps cut in the rock, provides a good way to discover Lee village, the gorgeous rocky bay and woods inland.
Morte and Bull Points, Combesgate valley from Woolacombe
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6.62mi
+925ft
-902ft
3h50
Average
Starting point in Mortehoe - Devon This circular walk from Woolacombe explores a beautiful section of the South West Coast path which leads to Morte Point and Bull Point overlooking wild beaches. Then, you will use paths inland close to Mortehoe village and go down to the start following a gorgeous path along Combesgate Valley.
Baggy Point from Croyde
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4.43mi
+361ft
-358ft
2h20
Easy
Starting point in Georgeham - Devon This circular walk from Croyde explores the section of the South West Coast path which leads to Baggy Point. From this headland, you can enjoy nice views of Croyde Bay and Morte Bay, especially at sunset!
Furzebeam Hill and The Rolle Canal from Great Torrington
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2.64mi
+358ft
-331ft
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Great Torrington - Devon This circular walk from Great Torrington goes past the Golf Club next to Furzebeam Hill overlooking the valley. Then the path heads to Rolle Canal and follows the River Torridge before you join Traka Trail.
14.58mi
+883ft
-738ft
7h30
Average
Starting point in Morchard Bishop - Devon There are basically two parts to the seventh stage; Morchard Bishop to Witherage and then Witherage to Knowstone, both 8 milers and through interesting Mid Devon agricultural landscape. We follow the River Datch for a while to reach Washford Pyne, then follow the Little Dart River. We meet the Ridge and Valley Walk at Witherage and, cross over the A 371.
Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal
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2.97mi
+92ft
-92ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Holcombe Rogus - Devon Holcombe Rogus is situated on the Devon/Somerset border with the town of Wellington to the east and Tiverton to the west. This walk takes in rural farm land, which includes the Grand Western Canal nearby and the Blackdown Hills to the south.
Coastal hike through Mumbles
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3.72mi
+322ft
-325ft
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Mumbles - Swansea A pleasant coastal loop starting from The Mumbles then through Limeslade and Langland bay.
Three Cliff Bay & Ilston Cwm from Southgate
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9.32mi
+594ft
-610ft
4h50
Average
Starting point in Pennard - Swansea This walk is one of the classic routes in the Gower Peninsula offering some wonderful coastal and inland scenery. The highlights are many and varied from Three Cliff Bay to Ilston Cwm. The walk follows a section of the Wales Coast Path.
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