From Stroxworthy to Bucks Mill, following country lanes

Start: Stroxworthy Farm Campsite (EX39 5QB). Grid ref. SS 342 192

(S/E) Starting at the Stroxworthy Farm Campsite walk North along the farm lane.

(1) At the end of the farm lane turn right and follow the country lane straight ahead until you reach the Village of Cranford.

(2) At the Village of Cranford turn right and follow the lane to Bucks Cross.

(3) At Bucks Cross care when crossing the busy A39 Atlantic Highway road. Directly opposite, see village shop and road sign to Bucks Mill and follow.
This is a steep downhill road, you will need to return on the same route. There is no local transport or potentially no mobile signal. Consider these options as to whether you are fit to proceed.

There is a local church part way down the hill and various woodland paths on the way down the hill should you choose not to get to the bottom of the hill and the sea.

(4) At Bucks Mill, having passed many historical, and period buildings continue on down the slip, passing the National Trust "Artists Summer House", pebble beach waterfall and coastal views. Returning, back up the hill to the Village of Cranford.

(2) At the Village, and getting to the earlier junction above, turn right and follow the country lane to Woolfardisworthy a little town with many features to explore.

(5) At Woolfardisworthy, walking through the town, past the Church and local public house. Turning left at the junction and continue to follow the country lane out of the town. As the road vears left and straight on, the road markings does not dictate which is the main route, continue straight on. As the lane crests the hill, turn left and continue, returning to the farm lane entrance, turn right and follow back to the campsite. Finnish up at the Campsite. (S/E)

Start: Stroxworthy Farm Campsite (EX39 5QB). Grid ref. SS 342 192

Note: This walk has been calculated as taking some 4.5 hours and this is always dependent on your pace and the interest you discover. This walk could be achieved in less time posted. My objective was Bucks Mill and Woolfardisworthy and completed the route in less than 3 hours.

Terrain:

• You will be walking along country lanes.
• The lanes are used by ALL forms of transport including - Commercial vehicles, farm machinery, and a community bus service.
• You will be walking past active Dairy farms with the possibility of cattle crossings
• You will be crossing the main A39 Atlantic Highway and can become very busy.
• Follow the Highway code at all times, and walk to be noticed, and face on coming traffic

Refreshments/Facilities:

• There is a small shop at Bucks Cross for refreshments

on the return

• Woolfardisworthy has a Public house and village shops.

The Cheese factory, one of the main suppliers of mature cheddar for Tesco supermarkets
Solar Farm
Bucks Mill, old buildings, and history attached to them.
National trust the Cabin
The coastal views
The geology
The Waterfall
The small town of Woolfardisworthy