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Bampton Woods Circular

Short (0-3 miles)

Bampton Walk 1 provides many reminders of Bampton’s industrial past and some panoramic views across the town.

Burlescombe to Holcombe Rogus

Short (0-3 miles)

The Burlescombe to Holcombe Rogus walk is a varied route passing through beautiful Mid Devon countryside and villages.

Buzzards Woodland

Medium (3-6 miles)

This tranquil woodland in the Dart Valley is well worth exploring. Otters, dormice and rarer bat species are known to be living here, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a sighting of one of these fantastic creatures. In the spring, the woodland floor becomes a carpet of beautiful bluebells.

Cadbury Castle

Short (0-3 miles)

The views over the valley below are breath-taking. It is no wonder the site was used, you can see for miles. The Cadbury dragon must have always been able to find his way home!

Chawleigh Walk 1

Short (0-3 miles)

Chawleigh Walk 1 uses a combination of quiet lanes and field paths with splendid views of Mid Devon countryside and of Dartmoor National Park.

Chawleigh Walk 2

Short (0-3 miles)

Chawleigh Walk 2 follows a route along quiet country roads and across fields taking in outstanding views of the surrounding countryside, including the two National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Coldharbour Farm Circular

Medium (3-6 miles)

The Coldharbour Farm Circular is predominantly a field walk, with some longish stretches, to the north of Bampton affording fine panoramic views across the Exe and Batherm Valleys and over to Exmoor.

Cullompton Circular Walk 2

Short (0-3 miles)

This walk along gentle countryside paths, offers a relaxed, varied route that feels peaceful and close to nature.

Cullompton Town Trail

Short (0-3 miles)

A walk for the family to discover the towns rich history. As you walk around the town trail, see the heritage trail boards as shown on the pdf map.

Culmstock Footpath Walk – The Beacon

Medium (3-6 miles)

This walk offers a rewarding, high‑impact climb that delivers wide, panoramic views and a true open‑moorland feel within minutes of leaving the village.

Devonshire Heartland Way

Long (6+ miles)

The Devonshire Heartland Way is an inland route from Okehampton to Stoke Canon for walkers to enjoy. It mainly uses ancient footpaths and bridleways and in some places, minor country roads.

Exe Valley Way (Stage 4): Thorverton to Bickleigh

Medium (3-6 miles)

Picturesque walk with beautiful views of the valley and River Exe. Passing through the lovely villages of Thorverton and Bickleigh which have pubs and shops where you can find refreshments.

Exe Valley Way (Stage 5): Bickleigh to Tiverton

Medium (3-6 miles)

This stage of the Exe Valley Way closely follows the east bank of the Exe, winding through rich oak woodlands. In season look out for violets, early purple orchids and Indian balsam.

Exe Valley Way (Stage 6): Tiverton to Bampton

Long (6+ miles)

Most of this stage follows the Exe through a beautiful section of its valley. The valley’s sides are steep and thickly wooded and the route gives some splendid views across the valley.

Exe Valley Way (Stage 7): Bampton to Brushford

Medium (3-6 miles)

The southern part of this Stage crosses the watershed between the Rivers Batherm and Exe, crossing high farmland and giving some superb extensive views over valleys to the edge of Exmoor. The northern part of the Stage follows a small tributary of the Exe, the Brockey River, through a small attractive valley. Brushford has a medieval Church to explore with a 20th century Lutyens chapel.

Halberton to Sampford Peverell – Canal Walk (Stage 2)

Short (0-3 miles)

This stage offers an easy, scenic canal-side route with varied surroundings—from cuttings and old quarries to open views and village sections—making it a gentle but interesting stretch to explore.

Hemyock and the Culm Valley (Circular)

Short (0-3 miles)

The Hemyock and the Culm Valley route is a gentle walk crossing several braids of the river Culm. This walk can be linked to the Hemyock to Owleycombe route.

Hemyock to Ashculme and Clayhidon

Medium (3-6 miles)

The Hemyock to Ashculme and Clayhidon route is a fairly gentle walk with an opportunity to visit a nature reserve and a pub.

Hemyock to Culmstock Beacon

Long (6+ miles)

Visit Culmstock Beacon; a stone signal station built to warn of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Starting from Millhayes for (longer route) or Whitehall (shorter route).

Hemyock to Dunkeswell Abbey

Medium (3-6 miles)

Hemyock to Dunkeswell Abbey countryside walk – welcome to the Blackdown Hills of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Hemyock to Owleycombe (Circular)

Short (0-3 miles)

The Hemyock to Owleycombe route is a fairly gentle walk with lovely views across to Culmstock Beacon, connecting to the Hemyock and Culm Valley route.

Hemyock to Wellington Monument

Medium (3-6 miles)

A strenuous walk, well rewarded with lovely views of the Culm Valley looking west and spectacular views of the Quantocks and beyond from the Wellington Monument.

Huntsham Circular Walk via Dog Down & Bampton Down Cross

Short (0-3 miles)

This walk incorporates Huntsham’s attractive historic buildings with panoramic views across the parish and towards Exmoor. An easy walk at any time of year, particularly when the mature trees that line the paths display their autumn colours.

Little Dart Valley Circular

Medium (3-6 miles)

This circular walk surrounds the Mid Devon idyll of Chawleigh. This is a tranquil walk with a 13th century church, rolling fields, sunken country lanes, glimpses of Exmoor  and views of Little Dart Valley, Taw Valley and Dartmoor.

Morchard Bishop Walk 1

Short (0-3 miles)

Morchard Bishop Walk 1 is varied, passing through the village with its long row of 18th century cottages and fine 15th century church and then through pleasant fields and pastures with splendid views of Dartmoor.

Morchard Bishop Walk 2

Short (0-3 miles)

Morchard Bishop Walk 2 is varied passing through hilly fields and woodland and then continuing by road or old track. There are views of Dartmoor and, in the far distance, Exmoor.

Morchard Bishop Walk 3 (Circular)

Short (0-3 miles)

A circular walk starting at the school car park and passing through St Mary’s Churchyard. The walk takes you through Bear Down Wood, via farthing Park, Knighstone and back along Chapman’s Lane.

Sampford Peverell to Burlescombe – Canal Walk (Stage 3)

Short (0-3 miles)

At Sampford Peverell the Canal runs in a generally north-easterly direction to the Somerset border, passing through some attractive scenery. Canal bridges usually reflect the materials easily available in the area, and this one is built of brick with a stone coping. The bridge has almost certainly been widened since its first construction, but the main part is probably original.

Swan’s Neck Circular

Short (0-3 miles)

A short scenic stroll which gives walkers a great taste of the Grand Western Canal.

The Grand Western Canal

Long (6+ miles)

Approximate Time: 3½ hrs Distance:11¾ miles/18km The towpath is mainly flat and smooth. There are a number of circular routes which are shorter you can take along the route, using […]

Tiverton Merchants’ Trail

Short (0-3 miles)

In its heyday (1500 – 1750), Tiverton was famous for the manufacture of woollen cloth. Thousands found work and merchants grew rich. Their Trail can be followed around the town of today.

Tiverton to Halberton – Canal Walk (Stage 1)

Medium (3-6 miles)

Approximate Time: 1hr Distance: 3½ miles/ 5.6km Type of Walk: The walk is easy, following the flat and well‑surfaced Grand Western Canal towpath with consistently reliable footing and only gentle […]

Tiverton Town Centre Circular Walk

Short (0-3 miles)

This mostly level walk takes you on a tour of the historic sites of Tiverton as well as passing through the main shopping areas of the town. Take your time to admire the buildings and have a browse in the many independent shops and eateries.

Tiverton West Exe Trail

Short (0-3 miles)

The West Exe Trail begins and finishes at Exe Bridge and was launched in 2011. The route features three interpretation panels and six pavement medallions, guiding visitors through much of […]

Two Moors Way

Long (6+ miles)

The Two Moors Way is a coast-to-coast walk from Ivybridge to Lynmouth.  The route can be extended to 117 miles, connecting the South West Coast Path from the Erme-Plym Trail at Wembury to Ivybridge.

Winsford Hill to Tarr Steps

Medium (3-6 miles)

Approximate Time: 1½hrs Distance: 3.6 miles/5.8km Type of Walk: The walk is moderate, crossing open moorland, wooded slopes, and riverside paths, with sections that can be boggy, uneven, or stony […]

Countryside Code

Whichever route you choose, please observe The Countryside Code.  Please park your car with consideration to residents and other road users and, most important of all, enjoy yourself and our lovely Mid Devon countryside.

The Countryside Code:

  • Respect other people and enjoy the outdoors and the communities you visit.
  • Leave gates and property as you find them.
  • Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.
  • Keep dogs under effective control.
  • Plan ahead and be prepared and use pathways unless wider accesses are available.
  • Follow advice and local signage.
  • For the full Countryside Code, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code

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