Bishop Half

Technical sheet

n°54501946
Creation
Last update
–
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 21.01 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 6h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 222 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 219 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 156 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐
    District: Newton Abbot 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 50.534141° / W 3.60564°
  • Today’s forecast: … Loading…
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 8 m - Start on Kingsteignton Road, B3195
  2. 2 : km 0.08 - alt. 5 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Newton Road, A383
  3. 3 : km 0.79 - alt. 2 m - Turn right onto Newton Road, A383
  4. 4 : km 0.81 - alt. 2 m - Turn right onto Newton Road, A383
  5. 5 : km 1.15 - alt. 2 m - Keep left onto Newton Road, A383
  6. 6 : km 1.17 - alt. 2 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Newton Road, B3195
  7. 7 : km 1.54 - alt. 5 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Oakford, B3195
  8. 8 : km 1.56 - alt. 5 m - Keep right
  9. 9 : km 1.56 - alt. 5 m - Turn sharp right onto Oakford, B3195
  10. 10 : km 3.04 - alt. 24 m - Keep right onto Mill Park, B3195
  11. 11 : km 3.24 - alt. 23 m - Turn right onto Brook Way
  12. 12 : km 3.47 - alt. 33 m - Turn left onto Hestow Road
  13. 13 : km 3.52 - alt. 33 m - Turn slight left onto Hestow Road
  14. 14 : km 6.11 - alt. 128 m - Turn slight right onto Hestow Road
  15. 15 : km 6.63 - alt. 79 m - Turn sharp right
  16. 16 : km 6.66 - alt. 79 m - Keep right
  17. 17 : km 8.3 - alt. 116 m - Keep left
  18. 18 : km 9.13 - alt. 156 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 9.77 - alt. 120 m - Turn right
  20. 20 : km 12.1 - alt. 30 m - Turn slight right
  21. 21 : km 12.2 - alt. 23 m - Turn left
  22. 22 : km 12.82 - alt. 13 m - Turn left onto Hackney Lane
  23. 23 : km 13 - alt. 2 m - Turn right
  24. 24 : km 13.61 - alt. 2 m - Turn left
  25. 25 : km 13.67 - alt. 1 m - Turn left
  26. 26 : km 14.53 - alt. 3 m - Turn left onto Forde Road
  27. 27 : km 14.57 - alt. 3 m - Turn left onto Forde Road
  28. 28 : km 14.81 - alt. 4 m - Keep right onto Forde Road
  29. 29 : km 14.98 - alt. 4 m - Turn left
  30. 30 : km 15.86 - alt. 2 m - Turn right
  31. 31 : km 15.92 - alt. 3 m - Turn slight right
  32. 32 : km 15.99 - alt. 4 m - Turn right
  33. 33 : km 16.06 - alt. 3 m - Turn right
  34. 34 : km 16.07 - alt. 4 m - Turn left onto Torquay Road, A381
  35. 35 : km 16.22 - alt. 5 m - Turn sharp left onto Keyberry Road
  36. 36 : km 16.23 - alt. 5 m - Turn left onto Torquay Road, A381
  37. 37 : km 16.82 - alt. 20 m - Keep left onto Torquay Road, A381
  38. 38 : km 16.83 - alt. 20 m - Keep left
  39. 39 : km 16.94 - alt. 17 m - Turn right onto Albion Hill
  40. 40 : km 16.95 - alt. 17 m - Turn left onto Torquay Road, A381
  41. 41 : km 17.62 - alt. 7 m - Turn slight left onto Wolborough Street, A381
  42. 42 : km 18.09 - alt. 12 m - Turn right onto Steppes Meadow
  43. 43 : km 18.09 - alt. 12 m - Turn left
  44. 44 : km 18.1 - alt. 12 m - Turn sharp right
  45. 45 : km 18.18 - alt. 8 m - Turn sharp right
  46. 46 : km 18.19 - alt. 8 m - Turn sharp left onto Steppes Meadow
  47. 47 : km 18.25 - alt. 9 m - Turn left
  48. 48 : km 18.25 - alt. 9 m - Turn slight left onto Bradley Lane
  49. 49 : km 18.38 - alt. 10 m - Turn right onto Bradley Lane
  50. 50 : km 18.4 - alt. 9 m - Turn sharp right
  51. 51 : km 18.4 - alt. 9 m - Turn right onto Bradley Lane
  52. 52 : km 18.65 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Bradley Lane, A382
  53. 53 : km 18.85 - alt. 8 m - Turn left onto Highweek Street, A382
  54. 54 : km 19.27 - alt. 27 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Exeter Road, A382
  55. 55 : km 19.34 - alt. 30 m - Keep right
  56. 56 : km 19.35 - alt. 30 m - Turn slight left
  57. 57 : km 19.48 - alt. 23 m - Turn slight right
  58. 58 : km 19.62 - alt. 17 m - Turn left onto Sandford View
  59. 59 : km 19.62 - alt. 16 m - Turn right onto Jetty Marsh Road, A383
  60. 60 : km 19.91 - alt. 5 m - Keep right onto Jetty Marsh Road, A383
  61. 61 : km 19.93 - alt. 5 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Jetty Marsh Road, A383
  62. 62 : km 20.37 - alt. 5 m - Turn right
  63. 63 : km 20.46 - alt. 5 m - Turn right onto Kingsteignton Road, B3195
  64. 64 : km 20.65 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Rundle Road
  65. 65 : km 20.72 - alt. 14 m - Turn sharp right onto Rundle Road
  66. S/E : km 21.01 - alt. 17 m

Useful Information

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.

Other walks in the area

Walking Haldon Moor

Association or club
↔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 Luton - Bishopsteignton

Association or club
↔5.71 km ↗+146 m ↘-146 m ◔2h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Bishopsteignton (Devon)

Devon heathland, farmland and woodland, with a pretty village midway.

Walking Stokeinteignhead & Maidencombe

Association or club
↔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 Shaldon

Association or club
↔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 Totnes town trail

AONB
↔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 Hound Tor via Lustleigh on the edge of Dartmoor

Walker
↔20.40 km ↗+643 m ↘-644 m ◔7h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Manaton (Devon)

A circular walk combining moorland, streams and woods on Dartmoor, passing the dramatic Hound Tor and iconic Bowerman's Nose, with places for refreshments at the half waypoint. It is a good length with some steep hills for hearty exercise and is mainly off-road, taking advantage of footpaths and tracks. You could start at Lustleigh or Manaton if you prefer, and there are short-cuts available if you wish to shorten the walk.

NOTE: this description has been amended to correct a route error.

Walking Green Lanes around Cornworthy

Walker
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 Brixham Headlands

AONB
↔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.

For more walks, use our search engine.

The GPS track and description are the property of the author.

Loading…