5 great walks in Devon
Devon is famed for its beautiful coast and enchanting countryside. We’ve got five fantastic walks to tick off your list.
Wistman’s Wood
2.8 miles/4.5km an easy to moderate walk
The ancient woodland sits amongst Dartmoor National Park and is accessed via a marked path from Two Bridges car park. Walk amongst the amazing lichen-covered trees that make up a forest, unspoilt for hundreds of years.
Time: 1.5 hours. Nearest holiday park: South Bay
Heddon Valley to Foreland Point
9 miles/14.5km a challenging walk
If you’re looking for a hike with some oompf, this route will see you scale 900m of ascent between two National Trust sites. The perfect mixture of coast and woodland, it’s got some of the best views around.
Time: 6-8hrs. Nearest holiday park: Combe Martin and Sandaway Beach
Teign Gorge
4.3 miles/6.9km a moderate walk
Head off from your starting point at the iconic Castle Drogo, and head into the Devonshire woodlands through Piddledown Common and Fingle Wood. Enjoy the tranquillity of being amongst the trees, streams and dappled sunlight whilst you take in the sounds of nature.
Time: 2.5hrs. Nearest holiday park: South Bay
East Lyn River
6.8 miles/11km a moderate walk
Flowing down to the North Devon village of Lynmouth, the East Lyn River rises high above Exmoor. A stunning walk through ancient woodland, it begins at the National Trust site in Lynmouth and follows the river up through majestic Rockford before leading back around to the coast.
Time: 4 hours. Nearest holiday park: Combe Martin and Sandaway Beach
Brixham and Berry Head
4 miles/6.4km a moderate walk
This wonderful circular walk starts in the picturesque harbour of Brixham, home to the impressive replica of the Golden Hind ship. Taking in a section of the South West Coastal Path, walkers can enjoy an old fort and gun battery along the way, before reaching Berry Head, home to a superb nature reserve teaming with native wildlife.
Time: 2.5 hours. Nearest holiday park: South Bay
It’s time to don your walking boots and get exploring!
