TORRINGTON COMMONS
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Towards the end of the 12th century a 'large waste called The Common' was given to the people of Torrington. In 1889 the rights to this land were transferred, by an act of parliament, to an elected
Committee of Conservators website. They now administer 365 acres of land surrounding the town on all but the eastern side. The area is freely accessible to all and visitors can walk the 20 miles of footpaths, ranging from Great Torrington Golf Course in the north, ancient wood and wild flower meadow in the west and dropping down to the beautiful river Torridge valley to the south of the town. There is access from the Tarka Trail for walkers.
Walks & Maps
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The commons have more than twenty miles of footpaths. Many of the paths have wonderful names from the descriptive Sliding Rock to the mysterious Barmaid's Path. The paths are of varying levels of ruggedness from tarmacked and suitable for wheelchairs to others which are stony and need to be navigated with care.
Volunteers
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We have a group of volunteers known as Friends of the Commons. They help keep the commons safe and clean. Friends can give as much or as little time as they can afford, performing jobs from litter picking to larger jobs like cutting and clearing. If you would like to join the Friends of the Commons and volunteer some of your time, please call for more information.
365 SUPPORTERS GROUP
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Membership keeps the Commons special. Great Torrington Commons is managed by a small group of staff, a board of volunteer trustees, a group of volunteers known as 'Friends' of the Commons, and a group of volunteers that help the Ranger with various duties throughout the seasons. We are a registered charity, relying on donations, grants & funds, and proceeds from our fundraising events. Managing the Commons and keeping the environment safe costs money.
We have created a membership programme called 365 Supporters Group. By joining us and paying just £2 per month, you can help us to maintain and improve the Commons. Above all, you will help us to preserve the wild and natural beauty of the Commons, while keeping it accessible to all.
365 Supporter membership card. The membership card can be used to get a discount in certain shops in Great Torrington. The list of shops is growing. To sign your business up to the scheme contact us.
BBC DEVON WALKS
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Ilfracombe
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Hartland
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Hatherleigh to Iddesleigh
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Lorna Doone country
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Lundy
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Mortehoe
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South Molton
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The Two Moors Way: coast to coast
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Torrington
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Westward Ho!
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Braunton Burrows Public Information (Facebook)
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See which zone the cattle are in if you want to avoid cows with your dog.
British Walks - Walks in Devon
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a total of 474.6 miles in 31 Devon walks (an average of 15.3 miles per walk)
Chulmleigh Walks
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Walk 1
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Walk 2
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Walk 3
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Combe Walks Self-Guided Booklets
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Self Guided Walks and Cycle Routes in North Devon and Exmoor
Croyde Cycle
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Maps and information for walking and cycling in North Devon
DEFRA COUNTRY WALKS
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NATURAL ENGLAND's role with National Parks in England
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Arlington - near Barnstaple
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Bampfield Farm - near Goodleigh
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Borough Farm - near Barnstaple
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Bradford Manor Farm - near Holsworthy
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Brockenbarrow Farm - near Parracombe
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Buckpitt and Hayne Farms - near Hatherleigh
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Challacome Common - near Parracombe
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Chapel Hill - near Braunton
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Cheristow Farm - near Hartland
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Coham - near Hatherleigh
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Crooked Oak - near South Molton
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Damage Barton - near Barnstaple
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Dart Raffe A - near Witheridge
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Dart Raffe B - near Witheridge
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Dart Raffe C - near Witheridge
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Dennington Hill - near Swimbridge
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East Combe Farm - near Bampton
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East Hole - near Holsworthy
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Hartland Abbey - near Hartland
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Higher Ash Town Farm - near Rose Ash
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Higher Westland Farm, Kentisbury
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Hole Brook - near Hatherleigh
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Horsey Island - near Braunton
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Indicknowle - near Combe Martin
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Kingsnympton Park - near South Molton
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Land at Woolacombe Down
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Little Dart Raffe - near Witheridge
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Lower Brownsham Farm - near Hartland
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Lower Viveham - near Barnstaple
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Luttrell Farm - near Bampton
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Maddox Down - near Barnstaple
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Middle Spreacombe - near Braunton
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Milford Farm - near Hartland
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Plaistow Bunglow - near Barnstaple
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Rectory Fields - near Combe Martin
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Simpson Barton - near Holsworthy
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South Stroxworthy Barton - near Bideford
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Speccott Barton - near Great Torrington
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Tordown Farm - near Swimbridge
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West Ashford Barton - near Barnstaple
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Devon Calling
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Walk at Hartland Quay
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Walk part of the Tarka Trail at Eggesford
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Eggesford Gardens
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Garden Centre, Shop and Restaurant.
Set in the heart of the mid-Devon countryside, Eggesford Garden and Country Centre is a great place to visit - even if you are not a keen gardener. The Gardens Restaurant serves a great choice of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages. Eggesford Garden Centre is a good starting point if you are planning a walk in the area as we are on the edge of the Eggesford Forest and the Tarka Trail. We have plenty of car parking and, best of all for the weary walker, refreshments in the Garden Restaurant.
Exmoor National Park
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Exmoor National Park - Walking
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Exmoor National Park - Exmoor Walking Map
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Exmoor National Park - Out and About Essentials
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Exmoor National Park - Rights Of Way
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To help you explore Exmoor with confidence, Ordnance Survey have teamed up with Simon King to film these excellent videos on being prepared for Exmoor walking.
.... How to choose the right ordinance survey map
.... Understanding map symbols
.... Learn about contour lines
.... Understanding grid references
.... Know your compass
.... How to use a compass
.... Be prepared for your walk website
Explore Braunton
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Explore Braunton Downloadable Walks Leaflets
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Assault Training Center. D-Day WWII
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Explore Devon. Walking
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Did you know that if you walked every day for a year in Devon, you would never have to walk the same path twice? Well known for its mild climate, unspoilt beauty, peace and tranquillity, there is over 3500 miles of footpaths and trails waiting to be discovered.
Five rewarding walks around Lee
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1. Village Walk
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A short walk exploring the fragrances and textures of the village and its gardens
2. Smuggler's Path
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A short walk exploring some of the places and legends surrounding Lee's smuggling past
3. Woodland Walk
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A medium length circular walk exploring the wooded hills and valleys surrounding Lee
4. Coast and Country
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A longer walk through the hills and valleys around Lee, returning via the coastal path.
5. Clifftop, Gorse and Heather
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A harder walk over coastal heathlands via Damage Barton and Bull Point Lighthouse.
Galsham Farm, Hartland. Surrounding Area
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Pictures of the perfect location
Hartland Peninsula
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A Walker's Paradise
.... The Harton Borough Heritage Walk
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.... The Parkland Heritage Walk
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.... The Northern Heritage Walk
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.... The Coastal Heritage Walk
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Home Place Walks Guide
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Walks with Video
Hunters Inn and Woody Bay
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Porlock Weir & Bossington
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Cow Castle & Picked Stones
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Simonsbath to Prayway
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The Doone Valley walk
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Rockford & Brendon Common
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Ilfracombe to Hele Bay
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Valley of Rocks
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Croyde to Saunton
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Hunters Inn to Trentishoe
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Lynmouth to Hillsford
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Bull and Morte Points
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Challacombe Church
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Winsford to Bridgetown
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Great Hangman
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Tarr Steps to Withypool
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Dulverton to Brushford
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Exford to Room Hill
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The Prehistoric Chains
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Dulverton to Marsh Bridge
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National Trust Walks.
Devon & Exmoor
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Arlington Court. near Barnstaple
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Intriguing Regency house and impressive horse-drawn vehicles
.... Walking on the Arlington estate
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Baggy Point. Croyde
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The impressive headland at Croyde with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs
.... Our walks
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Bideford Bay and Hartland
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Miles of unspoilt coastline that inspired Rudyard Kipling
Running and walking routes around Bideford Bay and Hartland
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Heddon Valley. Barnstaple
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Towering cliffs, coves and a wooded valley within Exmoor National Park
.... Walks around Heddon Valley
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Lundy Island
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Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery
.... Walking trail
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Mortehoe. Woolacombe
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Gateway to a wild, remote coast with a rich history of wrecking and smuggling. Amazing walking, wildlife and sunbathing seals.
.... Things to see and do
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Watersmeet. Lynmouth
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Dramatic river gorge, ancient woodlands, tea garden and shop in stunning surroundings
.... Walks around Watersmeet
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Woolacombe
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Spectacular coastline of cliff, coves, beaches, dunes and headlands
.... Walks around Woolacombe
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Dunsland. Holemoor, Nr Holsworthy
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A grand Parkland abundant in wildlife and with over 900 years of history
Finch Foundry. Okehampton
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The last working water-powered forge in England
Knightshayes. Tiverton
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Discover Knightshayes, a country estate on a grand, gothic scale
The Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley Walks
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We are famous for our captivating & exhilarating country walks which vary from relaxing to exhausting! We have walking maps available at the bar which will help you plan your adventures from the inn.
Lynton & Lynmouth Walkers are Welcome
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Located on the stunning North Devon coast and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Exmoor National Park, it's easy to see the appeal of Lynton & Lynmouth as a top walking holiday destination
Marwood Hill Gardens
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20 acres of beautiful gardens and three lakes in a valley setting with Plant Centre and Garden Tea Room.
Pet Shop 2Go
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Pet products, supplies and accessories for dogs, cats and small animals. Secure online ordering, fast UK shipping.
Public Rights of Way
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Devon County Council
As the Highway Authority for Devon, the County Council is responsible for 3,200 miles (4,960km) of public rights of way.
South West Coast Path
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Come to the beach anywhere in the South West of England, turn left or right and you'll be on the South West Coast Path and on the edge of an amazing experience. Where else can you walk along 630 miles of such superb coastline which makes up the longest National Trail in the UK? The heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way are truly inspirational and every day walking it brings stunning new experiences.
Minehead to Westward Ho! (Exmoor and North Devon) 87 miles
Crossing the rugged high moors and woods of Exmoor National Park before passing the surf beaches of Woolcombe and then around the sheltered Taw and Torridge Estuary.
Minehead to Porlock Weir
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Porlock Weir to Lynmouth
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Lymouth to Combe Martin
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Combe Martin to Woolacombe
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Woolacombe to Braunton
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Braunton to Instow
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Instow to Westward Ho! (via Bideford)
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Westward Ho! to Padstow (Hartland and North Cornwall coast) 78 miles
Considered by many as the toughest, but one of the most spectacular weeks of the walk. South of Hartland Point the coastline has been shaped by the full force of the Atlantic resulting in dramatic cliffs and a switch back of hills and valleys to cross.
Westward Ho! to Clovelly
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Clovelly to Hartland Quay
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Hartland Quay to Bude
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Bude to Crackington Haven
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Crackington Haven to Tintagel
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Tintagel to Port Isaac
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Port Isaac to Padstow
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Stephen and Lucy's Website
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A lot of walking in lots of places.
Magnificent photos
My walks on the South West Coast Path (2009-2015)
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South West Coast Path 10-13 April 2009
Minehead to Porlock 10 April 2009
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Porlock to Lynton 11 April 2009
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Lynton to Combe Martin 12 April 2009
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Combe Martin to Woolacombe 13 April 2009
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South West Coast Path 6-9 April 2012
Woolacombe to Braunton 6 April 2012
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Braunton to Westward Ho! 7 April 2012
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Westward Ho! to Clovelly 8 April 2012
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Clovelly to Hartland Quay 9 April 2012
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Walks using Public Transport
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Tarka Trail - Walks using Public Transport
South West Coastpath - Walks using Public Transport
Two Moors Way - Walks using Public Transport
Exe Valley Way - Walks using Public Transport
West Devon Way - Walks using Public Transport
Dartmoor Way - Walks using Public Transport
Devon County Council Public Transport
Journey Devon
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your guide to public transport
Journey Devon - Area Bus Timetable Booklets
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All of our Area Bus Times Booklets are available as online e-books!
The North Devon Ramblers
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The North Devon Ramblers are a group within the National Ramblers Association. The walks offered by our Group are varied in distance and varied in the days we walk on. We offer some evening walks in the Spring and Summer. Once a month we offer a "Nice & Easy" walk designed to be at a gentle pace and an introduction to walking with a Group. Some of our walks involve using public transport to enable a linear route to be followed.
Emergency Situation on a ramble?
A few things that might help.
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Walking Britain
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.... Hartland Point Circular
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Way2Go4 Walking Holidays
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Guided & Self Guided Walking Holidays on the North Devon and Cornwall Border with the emphasis on having fun, our walking holidays are aimed at those who enjoy relaxed walking, stopping to take in new sights and find out about the surroundings.
Our guided walking holidays on the North Cornwall and Devon border
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WALKING FOR HEALTH
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It aims to get more people walking in their own communities, especially those who take little exercise or live in areas of poor health. The WHI website is for everyone with an interest in walking for health. It offers information, support and encouragement to complete beginners, existing walkers and health and leisure professionals.
Barnstaple Walking for Health
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Braunton
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Holsworthy Area Walk & Talk
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Ilfracombe Walking for Health
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Tiverton Walk & Talk
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Torridge Walk & Talk
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Walking the Two Moors Way
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In June 2013 we walked the Two Moors Way, the 117 mile Devon coast to coast walk.
As a keen walker from Devon, I was eager to undertake this as my first multi-day walking holiday to see more of the beautiful county I call home.
Watersmeet Walk Lynmouth
A great walk up the River Lyn to Watersmeet then back through the woods on the Two Moors Way to Lynmouth