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The River Erme : Ivybridge to Ermington
AONB
8.15 mi
+407 ft
-417 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Stage 3 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Ivybridge to Holne
Association / Club / Walk leader13.31 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,362 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ivybridge (Devon)
Stage 3 takes us right into the Dartmoor National Park and is where the original Two Moors Way starts. Once out of Ivybridge, past the old Stowford Paper Mill and out onto the moors, you really feel that you're on a long-distance trail. Look out for the MW signs as you work your way across the tops, through Scorriton to reach Holne.
Cornwood to Piles Copse Weir
Visorando Member7.86 mi
+797 ft
-804 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cornwood (Devon)
Walk across high moor above River Erme passing ancient oak woodland of Piles Copse.
Cornwood, Hangar Down via Hangar Cottage & Moor Cross
4.42 mi
+466 ft
-492 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cornwood (Devon)
A circular walk, some on roads, crossing Hangar Down.
Cornwood, Hangar Down, Blachford
4.53 mi
+499 ft
-515 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cornwood (Devon)
Varied walk starting and ending in Cornwood Square. Some road but open moorland, farmland and walled footpaths.
Cornwood via Dendles Wood, High House Waste, East Rook Gate
6.18 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cornwood (Devon)
Mixed road and moorland walk taking in beautiful ancient oak woodland and high moorland views.
From Cornwood via Quarry lake and East Rook Gate
5.03 mi
+715 ft
-722 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cornwood (Devon)
Varied walk including ancient forest, a Quarry lake and open moorland. Fabulous views across to Plymouth Sound.
Cornwood, Hall Cross, Moor Cross
3.74 mi
+364 ft
-387 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cornwood (Devon)
Circular walk from Cornwood, some on roads, skirting the Western edge of Hangar Down.
Kingston
5.57 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
3h 15
Difficult
Departure from South Hams (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.
Cornwood area, China clay works
3.31 mi
+443 ft
-443 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from 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.
Aveton Gifford
5.75 mi
+712 ft
-709 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aveton Gifford (Devon)
A perfect taste of South Hams countryside. This inland walk bowls along on paths and green lanes, taking in hills and combes, gentle pasture, woodland and stream, with views across to the moor for good measure.
Aveton Gifford to Bigbury at low tide
10.35 mi
+1,522 ft
-1,493 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aveton Gifford (Devon)
A circular walk through stunning scenery from Aveton Gifford to Bigbury following the tidal road, paths, tracks and the beach. There are excellent views of the Avon estuary and of the famous Burgh Island.
Shipley Bridge, out to Red Lake and around Avon Reservoir
8.62 mi
+827 ft
-837 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from South Brent (Devon)
This route follows the river upstream towards the Avon Dam, before skirting around the reservoir and then follows a section of the Abbot's Way, a long-distance walk across Dartmoor. Continuing around the back of the reservoir, around Huntington Warren, and the clapper bridge. Leaving the river and up to the Red Lake, disused China Clay Works, and the Tip. The route back then follows an old disused tram track, across Brent Moor, passing the Water Treatment Works, back to the start.
Walk without a full turn-by-turn description, to be followed using the Visorando app - see Notes
Avon Dam and Two Moors Way
10.14 mi
+840 ft
-863 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from South Brent (Devon)
A circular walk on Dartmoor, taking in the Avon Dam and its reservoir and part of the Two Moors Way.
Ringmore and Bigbury
3.66 mi
+738 ft
-719 ft
2h 20
Difficult
Departure from 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.
Bantham to Thurlestone
3.24 mi
+325 ft
-295 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Thurlestone (Devon)
A circular walk taking in the old haunts of Saxons and smugglers. Lush coastline and glittering sea, then amble back through the green fields of South Devon.
Avon estuary
7.68 mi
+988 ft
-961 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Thurlestone (Devon)
A meander through peaceful countryside and woodlands. Downstream from Aveton Gifford, the river Avon winds through its beautiful and secluded valley to the sea. This fine walk traces its course, and you are rarely out of sight of the estuary, or its rich birdlife.
Yealm Steps, a Dartmoor waterfall, and the old China Clay Works
9.07 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,109 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Shaugh Prior (Devon)
This route leads out over open moorland, climbing to a high point with far-reaching views over south Devon.
Not far from where the River Yealm rises, it tumbles over a series of moorland rocks forming steps down the valley, and although still a young river, the water cascades over the rocks. During heavy rain, the runoff from the surrounding moorland awakens the stream to an impressive waterfall. The route back passes many Stone Age Settlements, Stone Row (optional), and the 'moonscape' of the now disused China Clay Works.
Shavercombe Falls, a Dartmoor Waterfall
6.32 mi
+614 ft
-617 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Shaugh Prior (Devon)
Shavercombe Falls is a small but pretty waterfall at the head of a valley. This route up the River Plym passes many remnants from the past, often overlooked due to a lack of awareness, from the unusual landscape along the way to unusual place names.
Cadover, Ditsworthy Warren House, and Ringmoor Down
5.67 mi
+413 ft
-410 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Shaugh Prior (Devon)
This is a walk up and along the river Plym, leading to Ditsworthy Warren House. A remote, now disused farm. The house was used during the filming of War Horse, a film directed by Steven Spielberg. Around the area, there is still evidence of old mine workings and Rabbit Warrens. Then walking across Ringmoor Down, across old field systems, and then onto Brisworthy Plantation, before meeting the country lanes back to the start.
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