South Molton
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.76 km -
Average duration: 1h 55 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 83 m -
Vertical drop: - 81 m -
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Highest point: 141 m -
Lowest point: 84 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
South Molton -
Start/End: N 51.01609° / W 3.83307° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 129 m
- 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 128 m - Turn right onto New Road, B3137
- 2 : km 0.29 - alt. 134 m - Turn left onto Poltimore Road
- 3 : km 0.45 - alt. 131 m - Turn right onto Tucking Mill Lane
- 4 : km 0.66 - alt. 124 m - Turn left onto Alswear New Road, B3137
- 5 : km 3.88 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto B3227
- 6 : km 5.37 - alt. 136 m - Turn slight left onto East Street, B3227
- 7 : km 5.5 - alt. 136 m - Turn right
- 8 : km 5.63 - alt. 132 m - Turn left onto Southley Road
- 9 : km 5.66 - alt. 131 m - Turn right
- S/E : km 5.76 - alt. 129 m
Other walks in the area
Stage 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford
Association or club 24.31 km
+660 m
-610 m
8h 50
Moderate
Departure from Knowstone (Devon)
Stage 8 takes us into Exmoor National Park and back to some high ground but mostly it's a riverside walk along the River Barle that is a tributary to the River Exe that flows all the way to the south Devon coast at Exmouth. The route goes over Tar Steps near Hawkridge and has the option of finishing at Withypool or continuing to Exford to stay at the YHA.
Codden Hill
Walker 
3.75 km
+107 m
-109 m
1h 25
Easy
Departure from 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.
Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath
Walker 
12.88 km
+198 m
-202 m
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Exmoor (Somerset)
This beautiful circular walk in Exmoor National Park visits Cow Castle using paths to Picked Stones. The return way follows Two Moors Way along River Barle and goes across gorgeous hills and valleys.
Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
Walker 13.16 km
+375 m
-374 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dulverton (Somerset)
This Exmoor walk starts from Tarr Steps, a well-known beauty spot, and then continues through countryside of steep, green fields dotted with small farms. The route crosses West Ansley Common before returning to the start through the village of Hawkridge.
Stage 9 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Exford to Lynmouth
Association or club 30.42 km
+638 m
-877 m
10h 30
Moderate
Departure from Exford (Somerset)
The final stage is a bit longer than the others but it is a pleasant walk without too many climbs. First of all, it retraces steps back to Withypool, then follows the River Barle to Simonsbath. From there it's over The Chains to meet the Tarka Trail and descend the Cheriton Ridge and along the East Lyn River to end up in Lynmouth.
Stage 7 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Morchard Bishop to Knowstone
Association or club 23.46 km
+309 m
-264 m
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Morchard Bishop (Devon)
There are basically two parts to the seventh stage; Morchard Bishop to Witherage and then Witherage to Knowstone, both 8 milers and through interesting Mid Devon agricultural landscape. We follow the River Datch for a while to reach Washford Pyne, then follow the Little Dart River. We meet the Ridge and Valley Walk at Witherage and, cross over the A 371.
Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common
Walker 
4.89 km
+193 m
-197 m
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)
This short circular walk with steep ascents and descents provides a good way to discover the beautiful river gorge at Watersmeet where Hoar Oak Water meets the East Lyn River. On your way, you will discover a lovely waterfall and viewpoints over the valley.
The Doone Valley from Malmsmead
Walker 11.56 km
+252 m
-252 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from North Devon (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.
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