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Stage 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford
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15.1mi 
+1775ft 
-1608ft 
8h30
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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.
Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
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8.18mi
+1148ft
-1148ft
4h45
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
14.89mi
+1430ft
-1594ft
8h05
Average
Starting point in Drewsteignton - Devon Stage 6 is a tricky navigational test as we leave the Dartmoor National Park and head into Mid Devon. The route crosses the A 30, the main Exeter to Barnstaple rail line and the busy A 377. There's plenty to keep you occupied and some pretty hamlets to go through (avoiding some interesting villages, so you might be tempted to go off-route at some point).
7.7mi
+1171ft
-1148ft
4h35
Average
Starting point in Moretonhampstead - Devon A wonderful circular walk from Clifford Bridge to Fingle Bridge on a gentle path along the River Teign before heading steeply onto Butterdon Down and descending back to Clifford Bridge. Beautiful woodland views.
Cosdon Beacon from South Zeal
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6.52mi
+1168ft
-1155ft
4h00
Average
Starting point in South Tawton - Devon A Dartmoor walk that includes the most north-easterly summit in the National Park which offers some fine views especially to the north. The route needs careful navigation at the start and in poor weather you need a good sense of direction and compass skills.
Cosdon Hill & Oke Tor from Belstone
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10.36mi
+1752ft
-1732ft
6h15
Difficult
Starting point in Belstone - Devon A demanding Dartmoor walk that requires careful navigation and preferably good weather. The route uses a section of the Tarka Trail, visits some ancient monuments and visits the summits of a number of granite tors.
Throwleigh Church loop
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4.04mi
+243ft
-256ft
2h05
Average
Starting point in Throwleigh - Devon A beautiful walk past granite Devon longhouses and open moorland on the edge of Dartmoor. It's recommended to do this walk clockwise as the last footpath is difficult to find going in the other direction.
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