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.
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Totnes walk
posted on 14/06/21 by South Devon AONB. Last update : 05/07/22
Description
(S/E) Starting at The Plains, turn left into Fore Street. Continue up the hill stopping at points of interest : The Gothic House, The Mansion, Atherton Lane, The Brutus Stone, Totnes Museum.
(1) At the gate, turn right up the steps and follow Ramparts Walk. At Marys Church, turn left to enter the churchyard, returning to the route afterwards.
(2) After visiting the Guildhall turn right past Guildhall Cottage and then immediately left into Church Close and walk back towards the High Street. Turn right onto the High St and continue up the hill. The Butterwalk is the covered walkway in front of you. After leaving The Butterwalk, turn right into Castle Street. Just before the North Gate to your left, stands the Castle.
(3) From the castle, return to the High Street, turn right and walk through The Narrows towards the site of the old West Gate. Turn left across the open space area called The Rotherfold and walk up Leechwell Street, towards the site of the old West Gate. Turn left across the open space area called The Rotherfold and walk up Leechwell Street, towards the Kingsbridge Inn.(S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Totnes Wills Memorial Monument on the Plains
- 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 21 m - East Gate
- 2 : km 0.42 - alt. 24 m - The Guildhall
- 3 : km 0.71 - alt. 31 m - Totnes Castle
- S/E : km 2.03 - alt. 4 m - Totnes Wills Memorial Monument on the Plains
Useful Information
Start : Totnes Wills Memorial Monument on the Plains, TQ9 5DR.
OS Explorer map : OL20. Grid ref SX 805 602
Terrain : Surfaced paths.
Parking : Victoria St. car park, Totnes TQ9 5EF (short stay), North St. car park, Totnes TQ9 5NZ (long stay).
Public transport : Buses and trains to Totnes, see www.travelinesw.com.
Refreshments : Throughout town.
Toilets : Just off Coronation Rd, opposite Morrisons or underneath the Civic Hall steps in the marketplace.
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To know more about what to see around The Totnes town trail click here.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Reviews and comments
Clarity of route description
5 / 5
Clarity of route map
5 / 5
Walk interest
5 / 5
Date of walk : 18/04/22
Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Plenty of history in this town and a good way to check out the pubs and shops too.
