A Dartmoor classic
This Wild Walk includes one of Devon's most beautiful woodlands, riverbank footpaths along the Teign Valley and open moorland with panoramic views.
Approx time: 3.5 hours
Approx distance: 7.5 miles
Start: Steps Bridge car park, near DWT Dunsford nature reserve.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/Dunsford%20Wild%20Walk%20A4%202pp.pdf
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A Torridge and Tarka Trail trek
This Wild Walk includes one of DWT's most popular nature reserves, walking through Halsdon's oak woodland and along the River Torridge. The walk also takes in Beaford Wood, the landscaped parkland of the Heanton Satchville estate, a section of the Tarka Trail and two crossings over the Torridge.
Approx time: 4.5 hours
Approx distance: 8 miles
Start: Ashwell car park, DWT Halsdon nature reserve.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/Halsdon%20Wild%20Walk%20A4%202pp.pdf
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Birds of the Avon Valley
DWT South Efford Marsh is one of the South Hams' premier birdwatching sites. This Wild Walk takes in the nature reserve and its bird hide, then four miles of the Avon valley's fine views, woodlands, undulating bridleways and meandering streams.
Approx time: 3.5 hours (including time spent wildlife-watching on the reserve)
Approx distance: 4 miles
Start: Timbers car park, next to A379 roundabout at Aveton Gifford
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Where will your next wild walk take you?
Experience the wild Atlantic coast or a quarry reclaimed by nature
Explore estuaries, or the tors of Dartmoor
Each of our Wild Walks takes in a DWT nature reserve and the countryside around it.
DWT’s Wild Walks are suitable for a range of abilities. Walks range in length from 4 to 8 miles, using footpaths, bridleways and minor roads.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/visit-us/wild-walks
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Explore Devon The Stover Trail is a traffic-free route which connects Newton Abbot to Bovey Tracey. This flat, off-road family friendly route passes close to the beautiful Stover Country Park and will eventually extend towards Lustleigh and Moretonhampstead in Dartmoor National Park. A new bridge across the busy A38 dual carriageway ensures a safe crossing.
http://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/stover-trail/
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Where will the trails lead you? Explore the network of trails on bike or foot, try some outdoor activities or relax, enjoy and learn at the Tamar Trails Centre & Café. A great place for family days out in Devon or Cornwall whether you are on holiday or live locally. Come and see what we have to offer at this hidden gem in the Tamar Valley on the Devon and Cornwall border.
The Tamar Trails Centre is the new hub for a network of family trails and outdoor activities in this unique and stunning area of Devon, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. Located in the Tamar Valley, just across the river from Cornwall, the venue houses a cafe, heritage centre, plus facilities and outdoor activities perfect for group adventures and family days out in Devon or Cornwall.
https://www.tamartrails.co.uk/
Tamar Trails Centre Woodlands, Gulworthy, Tavistock PL19 8JE
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Distance: 9.6 km or 6 miles one-way. Option of return via bus (No. 1 Service), or retrace route (for a total of 12 miles).
Time: Approximately 2.5 - 3 hours in one direction.
Summary: From Exeter (Pennsylvania and University Campus) to Killerton. Much to see including: nature, wildlife, history and archaeology. Fine views over Exe, Culm and Clyst Valleys. Walks ends at historic Killerton House and Park (National Trust) where refreshments are available.
A very varied route. Some on surfaced paths and tracks. Some on unsurfaced footpaths. Some sections on quiet country roads. One short section on busier minor road. Several moderate hills. A few sections can be muddy following wet weather, so stout footwear advised. Some gates, no stiles. Not suitable for Buggies/wheelchairs.
Return journey: Bus available (Stagecoach no.1 Service) back to Exeter from near Killerton at Budlake, or from Broadclyst, or retrace route on foot.
Killerton House. If you were intending to visit Killerton house and gardens check for details and availability at Killerton | National Trust.
Getting to The Start: take a P Bus from Exeter city centre. Or a ten minute walk from top of University of Exeter Campus (Northcott Theatre, Great Hall, Innovation Centre etc) via Belvedere Road or Higher Hoopern Lane.
https://eastdevon.gov.uk/media/3722703/walk-from-exeter-to-killerton.pdf
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Monday to Saturday
Bus Stops: Cullompton Plantagenet Drive (S-bound) - Cullompton Market House (Stop A) - Cullompton Swallow Way (E-bound) - Broadclyst Shelter (SW-bound) - Broadclyst Hillside Gardens (SW-bound) - Pinhoe Heart of Oak (SW-bound) - Whipton Shops (W-bound) - Exeter Sidwell Street (Stop 23)
https://bustimes.org/services/1c-exeter-bus-station-tiverton-bus-station
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Bus Stops: Tiverton Bus Station (Any) - Tiverton Tesco Superstore (NE-bound) - Halberton Village Hall (SE-bound) - Willand Somerlea (SW-bound) - Willand Post Office (SW-bound) - Cullompton Kings Oak Lea Roundabout (SW-bound) - Cullompton Market House (Stop A) - Cullompton Swallow Way (E-bound) - Bradninch Townlands (SW-bound) - Broadclyst Shelter (SW-bound) - Broadclyst Hillside Gardens (SW-bound) - Pinhoe Heart of Oak (SW-bound) - Whipton Shops (W-bound) - Exeter Sidwell Street (Stop 23)
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The West of England line (also known as the West of England Main Line) is a British railway line from Basingstoke, Hampshire, to Exeter St David's in Devon, England. Passenger services run between London Waterloo station and Exeter; the line intersects with the Wessex Main Line at Salisbury. Despite its historic title, it is not today's principal route from London to the West of England: Exeter and everywhere further west are reached more quickly from London Paddington via the Reading–Taunton line.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_of_England_line
Route in Devon: Exeter St Davids, Exeter Central, Pinhoe, Cranbrook, Whimple, Feniton, Honiton, Axminster, Salisbury, London Waterloo
https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey/timetables
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