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Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth
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6.88km 
+266m 
-256m 
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.
Morte and Bull Points, Combesgate valley from Woolacombe
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10.65km
+282m
-275m
3h50
Moderate
Starting point in Mortehoe - Devon This circular walk from Woolacombe explores a beautiful section of the South West Coast path which leads to Morte Point and Bull Point overlooking wild beaches. Then, you will use paths inland close to Mortehoe village and go down to the start following a gorgeous path along Combesgate Valley.
Kingswear to Coleton Fishacre coast path circular
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10.46km
+315m
-308m
3h55
Difficult
Starting point in Devon This is a (mostly) circular walk that takes in a short section of the South West Coast Path and passes sub-tropical plants, dramatic cliffs and WW2 relics on a route that skirts the beautiful Coleton Fishacre house and gardens. The path is clearly marked and well-trodden. There are several steep sections and plenty of steps, but there are lovely views as compensation.
Cornwood, Hangar Down via Hangar Cottage & Moor Cross
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7.11km
+138m
-144m
2h25
Moderate
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon A circular walk, some on roads, crossing Hangar Down.
Codden Hill
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3.75km
+96m
-103m
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.
Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal
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4.77km
+28m
-28m
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.
Green Lanes around Cornworthy
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10.46km
+251m
-248m
3h40
Moderate
Starting point in 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.
The Doone Valley from Malmsmead
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11.56km
+246m
-245m
4h00
Moderate
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.
8.09km
+225m
-228m
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Varied walk including ancient forest, a Quarry lake and open moorland. Fabulous views across to Plymouth Sound.
20.4km
+643m
-644m
7h40
Moderate
Starting point in 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.
Cosdon Beacon from South Zeal
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10.49km
+356m
-352m
4h00
Moderate
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.
Totnes town trail
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2.03km
+38m
-38m
0h40
Easy
Starting point in 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.
Little Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle
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5.66km
+212m
-209m
2h15
Moderate
Starting point in Stoke Fleming - Devon Countryside and castles on the South Devon coast. Small but perfectly formed, this satisfying circuit is full of character and interest, offering glorious views from the cliffs, the tang of the sea close up on the rocky shore, the rich history of the castle and the beautiful River Dart. This circular walk can also be started at Dartmouth Castle. You can use the Castle ferry from Dartmouth, to reach the alternative start of this walk.
Cornwood, Hall Cross, Moor Cross
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6.02km
+111m
-115m
2h00
Moderate
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Circular walk from Cornwood, some on roads, skirting the Western edge of Hangar Down.
12.39km
+357m
-350m
4h35
Moderate
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.
Throwleigh Church loop
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6.5km
+74m
-78m
2h05
Moderate
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.
Tavy Cleave
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3.78km
+138m
-138m
1h30
Moderate
Starting point in Peter Tavy - Devon A circular walk with beautiful views over Dartmoor Tavy Cleave.
Cosdon Hill & Oke Tor from Belstone
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16.68km
+534m
-528m
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.
Huntingdon Warren & Lud Gate from Scorriton
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11.45km
+422m
-420m
4h30
Moderate
Starting point in West Buckfastleigh - Devon This Dartmoor route uses a section of the Two Moors Way. The route follows paths and tracks although a good sense of direction is needed in what can be an unforgiving landscape. After wet weather, streams may be in spate so care is needed crossing them.
Slapton
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5.65km
+43m
-43m
1h45
Moderate
Starting point in Slapton (Devon) - Devon A jewel in our wildlife crown and stories of a changing coastline. Like a satisfying meal, this walk has the shingle sweep of the beach to start, a main course of all the wildlife you could wish for on a National Nature Reserve, and the sweet and characterful village of Slapton for dessert. Perfect!
Kingswear to Froward Point
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8.08km
+235m
-235m
3h00
Moderate
Starting point in Kingswear - Devon Castles and cliffs, seals and skylarks. A circular walk around to the mouth of the Dart estuary with views out to sea and along to Start Bay. Explore the World War 2 battery at Froward and find out more about the Daymark.
9.94km
+306m
-304m
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Mixed road and moorland walk taking in beautiful ancient oak woodland and high moorland views.
The Torrs and Slade Reservoirs from Ilfracombe
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10.86km
+238m
-235m
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in Ilfracombe - Devon This pretty long circular walk explores a short section of the South West Coast path next to the Torrs leading to a wonderful viewpoint. Then, you will discover paths in farmland and follow the National Cycle Route 27 along Slade Reservoirs before you go back to Ilfracombe.
Bleak House & Great Nodden from Lydford
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11.59km
+267m
-269m
4h05
Moderate
Starting point in Lydford - Devon The wild open speces of Dartmoor can be appreciated on this walk. The route takes you past a number of rocky tors, visits an area used for peat cutting and follows a section of the Rattlestone Peat Railway. All in all a walk full of interest.
Cornwood area, China clay works
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5.33km
+120m
-120m
1h50
Difficult
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Amazing views over the China clay works, mica pits, and views across to Plymouth sound in one direction and moorland in the other.
Sandy Cove and Windcutter Hill from Lee
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6.8km
+223m
-226m
2h35
Moderate
Starting point in Ilfracombe - Devon This beautiful circular walk, especially at low tide because you can walk through the Morte-slate cliffs along a path and steps cut in the rock, provides a good way to discover Lee village, the gorgeous rocky bay and woods inland.
King's tor
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12.49km
+312m
-312m
4h30
Moderate
Starting point in Whitchurch (Devon) - Devon A circular walk using a part of Dartmoor waymarked path across stunning moors, along streams and passing King's Tor for a nice overlook.
Loddiswell and Middle Avon Valley
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5.47km
+96m
-100m
1h50
Moderate
Starting point in Loddiswell - Devon A perfect mix of riverside, ancient woodland and beautiful countryside. A beautiful leafy walk following the amber waters of the River Avon through classic English woodland, starting and finishing in the tranquil village of Loddiswell.
Mel Tor to Bench Tor and back
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6.16km
+263m
-263m
2h30
Moderate
Starting point in Widecombe in the Moor - Devon Includes a fording of the Dart river as long as it's not in spate!
Stokeinteignhead & Maidencombe
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12.34km
+494m
-499m
4h55
Moderate
Starting point in Stokeinteignhead - Devon A lovely village and a Brunel memorial, plus dramatic clifftop walking and superb views.
Shaldon
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7.98km
+158m
-162m
2h45
Moderate
Starting point in Stokeinteignhead - Devon A stretch of coastline, a pretty village at the mouth of the Teign and some pleasant inland farmland.
Luton - Bishopsteignton
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5.71km
+146m
-146m
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Bishopsteignton - Devon Devon heathland, farmland and woodland, with a pretty village midway.
Haldon Moor
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5.2km
+196m
-196m
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Bishopsteignton - Devon Superb views over the Teign Estuary from the hills above the village, and remnants of a historic Bishop’s Palace.
Cornwood, Hangar Down, Blachford
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7.29km
+152m
-156m
2h30
Moderate
Starting point in Cornwood - Devon Varied walk starting and ending in Cornwood Square. Some road but open moorland, farmland and walled footpaths.
Woodhuish and Mansands
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5.64km
+269m
-272m
2h25
Difficult
Starting point in Kingswear - Devon A network of paths and green lanes on a wild and rugged coastline just around the corner from Brixham. Beautiful beaches, the silvery sea, and the curves, cliffs and coves of a superb stretch of the coast.
Wembury Beach, Yealm Estuary Circular
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6.36km
+139m
-134m
2h15
Moderate
Starting point in Wembury - Devon A lovely walk of two halves. The cliffs and views of the open coast out to the Great Mewstone, then around to the mouth of the Yealm estuary with its busy harbour, wooded valleys and pretty villages.
Wembury and Heybrook Bay
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6.59km
+99m
-95m
2h10
Moderate
Starting point in Wembury - Devon A walk following some of the ancient green lanes or “holloways” linking the fields and villages behind Wembury to the shoreline below. There are great views out over the Channel and Plymouth Sound before dropping back down onto the South West Coast Path.
Torcross Shore Explorer
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4.31km
+2m
-2m
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Stokenham - Devon A stroll along Slapton Line. Find out more about Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Shingle Ridge, on this short trail with fabulous views over the coast and the lake.
Torcross
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3.97km
+150m
-142m
1h35
Moderate
Starting point in Stokenham - Devon A gentle walk through a sumptuous landscape. The graceful form of Start Bay curling away to the north and south, freshwater lagoons, meadows, woodland, and peaceful Devon lanes meandering between blossoming banks.
The River Erme : Ivybridge to Ermington
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13.12km
+113m
-114m
4h05
Moderate
Starting point in Ivybridge - Devon From the edge of the moors into the AONB. A lovely wander following the valley of the River Erme, in an area where the wild beauty of the moor and the mellow delights of rolling South Devon meet and merge.
Stokenham and Torcross
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8.97km
+208m
-202m
3h10
Moderate
Starting point in Stokenham - Devon Coast and countryside all in one walk. Follow how man has shaped the landscape on the coast and in the countryside of this pretty parish.
Start Point and Great Mattiscombe Sands
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3.45km
+134m
-135m
1h20
Moderate
Starting point in Stokenham - Devon A fabulous walk out over this spiny and rugged peninsula. Lighthouses, stories of shipwrecks, stunning scenery and a resident Grey Seal colony, followed by amazing rock formations on Mattiscombe Sands – a real treat of a walk!
Salcombe to Snapes Point
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7.29km
+118m
-118m
2h25
Moderate
Starting point in Salcombe - Devon Explore upstream from Salcombe. This lovely tranquil mosey winds around sleepy creeks and fingers of land nosing out into the lapping waters, with brilliant and surprising views to keep your senses sharp.
Salcombe to Bolt Head
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4.33km
+183m
-183m
1h45
Moderate
Starting point in Salcombe - Devon Passing through an enchanted landscape of rocky spires and jumbled pinnacles. With inspiring views in all directions, this is a coastal walk guaranteed to lift the spirits.
Ringmore and Bigbury
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5.9km
+187m
-181m
2h15
Difficult
Starting point in Bigbury - Devon A walk that’s relaxing and bracing. Beaches with a lovely lazy feel, refreshing open clifftops, the timelessly delightful village of Ringmore tucked away, and enough ‘up-and-down’ to get the circulation going.
Noss Mayo and Revelstoke Drive
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6.81km
+98m
-98m
2h15
Moderate
Starting point in Newton and Noss - Devon The many faces of maritime South Devon in one walk; the wild open sea and rugged coast, sheltered estuary, wooded riverbanks, and the waterfront village of Noss Mayo with its chocolate box charm.
Kingswear to Greenway
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7.24km
+187m
-191m
2h35
Moderate
Starting point in Devon A lovely linear walk up the Dart Estuary. Enjoy views of the estuary as you pass through woodland, farm fields and the Greenway Estate. You can choose to return by water, on foot or by steam!
Kingswear and Waterhead Creek
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2.37km
+48m
-57m
0h50
Easy
Starting point in Kingswear - Devon A short waterside and woodland stroll. This short walk skirts the edges of Waterhead creek in Kingswear before heading into the woods alongside the estuary and back along the railway line.
Kingston
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8.96km
+215m
-215m
3h10
Difficult
Starting point in Kingston (Devon) - Devon A wild and rugged coastline. A hugely rewarding coast and estuary walk with peerless views from some of the most dramatic cliffs in the area. It ends with a huge vista of South Devon, and the welcoming sight of Kingston village snuggled amongst the fields.
Kingsbridge town trail
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3.12km
+46m
-40m
1h00
Moderate
Starting point in Kingsbridge - Devon Discover clues to the history of the town. A 1.5 hours easy walk around the town of Kingsbridge. Leave at least an extra hour if you wish to explore the museum, churches and pubs. There is an audio guide for this walk which is best listened to along the route via the South Devon AONB walks webpage.
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