Here are ten exciting, varied and beautiful days out in the North Devon countryside. You will be struck by the phenomenal contrast in scenery in this remarkably unspoilt corner of the country. To indulge a traditional image of Devon that consists of thatched cottages, cream teas, window boxes and pretty fishing villages this book takes you to the cobbled streets of picture postcard Clovelly as well as to the quaint thatched roof tops of Weare Giffard and Lee. However, if you wish to walk on the wild side, the savage scenery encountered on a rocky ramble around Morte Point won't disappoint, nor will romantic windswept roams around Baggy Point and Hartland Quay. For a different perspective admire the panorama from the high cliffs at Combe Martin, or on a high coastal trek from Ilfracombe towards Lee Bay.

All the walks are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks, varying between 4.5 and 9 miles in distance are graded between one and three boot symbols with three boots the hardest. However, most of the walks can be leisurely done in a morning to work up an appetite for lunch, or used as a convenient excuse to work off that lunch! The remaining walks are full day outings. Clear route directions are provided together with sketch maps and the guide is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket.

The walk locations are: Hartland; Clovelly; Lynmouth; Lee Bay; Saunton; Mortehoe; Arlington; Combe Martin; Weare Giffard; Baggy Point.

On a fine day there is nothing quite like a drive to the country, followed by a leisurely walk and a hearty meal in a good local pub or café. With its rolling moorland, wooded valleys, coastal views and ancient history, Devon provides the perfect landscape. In this volume of 20 circular routes, there are walks to the lighthouse at Hartland Point with views of Lundy; beside the River Torridge at Beaford, with its echoes of 'Tarka the Otter'; over the moors and past oldtin workings to Cox Tor; through ancient woodland of Ashclyst Forest with its rare wild flowers and butterflies; and past the Iron Age hill fort of Sidbury Castle on the East Devon Way. Other routes offer the walker a chance to explore the pretty village of Tuckenhay with its old paper mill and lime kilns; take in panoramic views across Plymouth Sound at Heybrook Bay; discover red deer in the woods near Knowstone; see the Shamrock barge at Cotehele Quay across the River Tamar; and watch many species of bird on the lake at Stover Country Park.

The walks vary in length from 2 to 5.5 miles and are all based on local pubs serving good food. Information such as how to get to the start and where to park are given too. There are also photographs of places along the way and numbered sketch maps which correspond with numbered paragraphs in the text so that walkers can see at a glance where they are.

The full walk locations are: Lee Bay, Woody Bay and Caffyns Heanton Wood; Hartland Point and Fattacott Cliff; Buckland Brewer and Parkham; Knowstone; Torridge Valley through Beaford Wood; Little Dart Valley; Dunkeswell; Shobrooke and Trew Woods; Ashclyst Forest; Sidbury; Lew Wood; Bovey Valley Woods; Cox Tor and the Staple Tors; Stover Lake and the Templer Way; Ditsworthy Warren; Bere Alston and the River Tamar; River Wash and Bow Creek; Heybrook and Wembury Bays; Modbury; East Prawle and Lannacombe Bay.

If you enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs this book should appeal. All the pubs have been selected for their good food, and the routes give the walker the opportunity to experience the glorious countryside of Exmoor and North Devon. A best-seller from the day it was first published, this collection of classic pub walks now appears in a new updated and revised edition. It contains 20 circular routes with walks through the land of 'Lorna Doone' around Culbone and the valleys of 'Tarka the Otter' at North Tawton. There are tranquil waterside walks along the banks of the Mole river at North Molton and the river Quarme at Wheddon Cross; invigorating walks with glorious views over the uplands near Bickleigh and around Gallax Hill at Dunster; and charming walks through picturesque towns and villages such as West Down and Dulverton.

The walks vary in length from 2.5 miles to 6 miles and each route is described in detail, with its own accompanying sketch map. There is a colour photograph of each pub and information about its history and character, how to get there, parking facilities, food specialities and range of ales.

The walk locations are: West Down; Combe Martin; Parracombe; Yarde Down; Brendon; Culbone; Porlock; Exford; Wheddon Cross; Wootton Courtenay; Luxborough; Dunster; North Molton; Molland; Dulverton; Bishop's Tawnton; Hatherleigh; North Tawton; Bickleigh; Culmstock.

If you enjoy both walking and visiting country pubs this book should appeal. All the inns are surrounded by excellent walking country and every walk begins and ends at a particular pub. The routes vary in length from 2.5 to 5.5 miles and each is described in detail with its own accompanying sketch map.

There are gentle strolls along quiet lanes and through secluded woodland, undemanding coastal walks and more strenuous ascents to admire the breathtaking views for which this region is justly famous. Meander through the old fishing village of Beesands; visit the pretty villages of Haberton and Loddiswell in the South Hams; explore the dramatic landscape around Princetown and Hexworthy on Dartmoor itself and the popular landmark of Haytor in the east.

All 30 pubs are described in full, with a photograph, and details given include their history and character, how to get there, parking facilities and their speciality menus. The walk locations are: Abbotskerswell; Beesands; West Charleton; Bovey Tracey; Bridford; Chagford; Dartington; Denbury; East Ogwell; Fingle Bridge; Haberton; Haytor Vale; Hemborough Post near Dartmouth; Hexworthy; Holne; Hope Cove; Ivybridge; Kingston; Kingswear; Woolston Green; Loddiswell; Lustleigh; Marldon; Postbridge; Princetown; Scorriton; Shaldon; South Brent; Torcross; Merrivale.

One of the AA county walks series, this guide explores some of the best of Devon's countryside. It includes 50 themed walks of between 3 and 8 miles, each with fascinating background reading. There are clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions, including detailed sketch maps, for every walk. Information on what to look out for during the walk and places to eat and drink is provided, including guidance for dog owners on where to walk and dog-friendly establishments.

The walk locations include: Colyton; Branscombe; Broadhembury; Blackborough; Sidmouth; Culmstock; Bickleigh; Otterton; Tiverton; Killerton; Withleigh; Bampton; Topsham; Bramford Speke; Steps Bridge; Lustleigh; Castle Drogo; Bovey Tracey; Dartington; Grimspound; Totnes; Coleton Fishacre; Dartmouth; East Prawle; Start Point; East Portlemouth; Kingston; Bigbury-on-Sea; Bantham; Postbridge; Princetown; Cadover Bridge; Meldon Reservoir; Hatherleigh; Brent Tor; Lee Bay; Heddon Gate; Trentishoe; Watersmeet; Clovelly; Morwenstow; Hartland; Lifton.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout this varied region. Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale Explorer maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. GPS data for each waypoint of every walk is included. With 28 routes to choose from, colour coded for difficulty, and all tried and tested by seasoned walkers and varying from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, there is a walk to suit all situations.

The guide introduces you to the area and highlights the most scenic walks. Practical details are included, such as refreshment stops and places to leave your car. Usually we recommend taking the appropriate OS Explorer map on all walks, but in the case of the Pathfinder Guides this mapping is included, with the route clearly outlined in yellow.

The walk locations are: Cockington Valley; Bench Tor; Stover Country Park and the River Teign; Exe estuary and Exminster Marshes; Silverton and Christ Cross; Broadhembury; Vixen Tor and Pew Tor; Gara Rock and Portlemouth Down; Dart estuary and Dartmouth Castle; Loddiswell and the Avon Valley Woods; the Yealm estuary; Venn Ottery Common; Trenchford Reservoir; Otter Estuary, East Budleigh and Otterton; Brixham and Churston Point; Ashburton and Whiddon Scrubbs; Prawl Point and Woodcombe Point; Start Point and Hallsands; Bolt Head and Salcombe estuary; Beer and Branscombe; Rippon Tor, Pil Tor and Buckland Beacon; Torcross, Slapton Ley and Stokenham; Widgery Cross and Great Links Tor; Yes Tor and High Willhays; Sidmouth, Salcombe Regis and Weston Combe; Princetown, Dartmoor Railway and Leather Tor; Dittisham, Cornworthy and Tuckenhay; Buckfastleigh Moor.

This guide is one of the Jarrold Short Walks series, designed for all the family. These lovely little full colour guides are the ideal companion for short walks of between 2 and 6 miles that can be enjoyed by all. Features include clear and easy to follow instructions; detailed Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping with the route clearly highlighted, and specially commissioned photographs. There are twenty routes to choose from, colour coded by length and difficulty; green for easy; blue for modest length with some climbing and red for more challenging walks, possibly with stiff climbs.

The walk locations are: Stover Lake; Topsham and the Exe estuary; Exeter; Start Point; Slapton nature reserve and village; Woodbury Common; Aveton Gifford; Berry Pomeroy; Berry Head and Brixham; Dittisham and the River Dart; Torcross and Beesands; Bickleigh Mill, Castle and village; Budleigh Salterton and West Down; Bigbury-on-Sea, Ringmore and Ayrmer Cove; Walls Hill, Hope's Nose and Lincombe Woods; Shaldon and the Teign estuary; Bolt Tail and Bolberry Down; Ottery St Mary and the River Otter; Sidmouth and Ladram Bay; Kingswear and the Dart estuary.

One of a range of 'no frills' local walking guide booklets which admirably achieve their objective of getting you out in the countryside amongst beautiful scenery on carefully chosen routes full of interest. The directions are simple and detailed and include clear pencil drawn sketch maps. This guide describes eleven varied and interesting circular walks in the countryside close to the south east Devon coast around Sidmouth, Branscombe and Beer. The walks are between 4 and 8 miles in length.

The locations are: Beer and Branscombe; Knapp Copse Nature Reserve and Farway; Salcombe Regis; Branscombe and Weston; East Budleigh and Otterton; Sidbury; Colyton; Ottery St Mary; Branscombe and Berry Camp; Bowd and Beacon Hill; Sidmouth and Seven Stones.

If you are looking for a walk of between 2 and 5.5 miles in the superb countryside of Devon topped off by some good pub food, this is the book for you. Its handy size fits neatly into a pocket and it includes all the details you need. Contents include an introduction to each walk, details of distance and terrain, how to get to the start, recommended pub, food served and telephone number, numbered route directions, matching numbered route maps and details of places of interest nearby. There are also photographs to illustrate the pubs and some scenic views to be enjoyed.

The 15 walk locations are: Countisbury; Westward Ho!; Chittlehamholt; Chulmleigh; Bolham; Halwick Junction; North Tawton; Stockland; Drewsteignton; Beer; Moretonhampstead; Hexworthy; Buckland Monachorum; Beesands.

What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to drive to the countryside, stretch your legs and then visit a good pub for some fine food. The 40 circular routes in this book show how this can be done. Each route, starting and finishing at or near a recommended pub, is between 4 and 8 miles in length and takes the walker through some of the most beautiful scenery in the south west of England.

In Devon there are routes on Exmoor and Dartmoor and through the lovely valleys of the rivers Taw and East Lyn. On the north coast there are walks at Parracombe, Abbotsham and Horns Cross and on the south coast Stokeinteignhead, Churston and Thurlestone.

Cornwall offers rugged cliff tops, picturesque fishing villages, open moorland and pretty inland lanes. In the far south there are walks round the Lizard and on the Land's End peninsular. Further north, inland and coastal rambles include Portreath, Port Isaac, Bude, Malpas and St Dominick; and in the east Helford, St Mawes and Cawsand.

Numbered paragraphs in the walk description sections correspond with numbers on the maps, to make route finding easier. There are also notes on how to get to the start, where to park, telephone numbers of the pubs, the degree of difficulty of the terrain (easy, moderate or challenging) and where to find other places of interest nearby.

The full walk locations are: Devon - Brendon; Parracombe; West Down; Abbotsham; Horns Cross; Welcombe; Chittlehamholt; Rackenford; Kentisbeare; Bow; Colyton; South Tawton; Cheriton Bishop; Knowle; Postbridge; Stokeinteignhead; Lutton; Churston; Wembury; Thurlestone. Cornwall - Bude; Boscastle; Camelford; Fivelanes; Port Isaac; Wadebridge; St Neot; St Dominick; Lanlivery; Duloe; Polkerris; Cawsand; Portreath; Malpas; Pentewan; St Mawes; Ludgvan; Lamorna; Helford; The Lizard.

The thirty walks in this all-colour guide combine some of the most beautiful scenery in Devon with the opportunity to enjoy a meal and a drink in a good local pub. The strolls are between 1.75 and 4 miles in length and are suitable for families and all age groups. There is information about how to get to the start, where to park and places of interest to visit nearby. In addition there are photographs of the pubs and sights along the way, and maps with numbering to match the text for greater clarity.

The area offers a wealth of places to explore. There is historic Plymouth, with its busy harbour and links with Sir Francis Drake; the wild moorland of Exmoor and Dartmoor as seen at Molland, Horndon and Whitchurch; dramatic cliffs at Lee, once a haunt of wreckers; Georgeham, where Henry Williamson lived and wrote 'Tarka the Otter'; sweeping sandy beeches at Branscombe and Shaldon; and Fremington with its sheltered creek and rich birdlife. Other places to explore include Exeter, with its magnificent Norman cathedral; the market town of Great Torrington, site of the last major battle of the English Civil War; Halberton on the Grand Western Canal; pretty villages such as Cockington and Dartington; and the Powderham estate near Kenton, with its famous herd of deer.

The full walk location list is: Lee; Georgeham; Fremington; Westleigh; Molland; Hartland; Parkham; Great Torrington; Halberton; Morchard Bishop; Stoke Canon; Sticklepath; Tedburn St Mary; Exeter; Branscombe; East Budleigh; Horndon; Near Postbridge; Kenton; Whitchurch; Bovey Tracey; Meavy; Newton Abbot; Shaldon; Plymouth; Dartington; Cockington; Dartmouth; Noss Mayo; Bantham.

Walking books which match an exhilarating ramble with a nearby pub serving good food and drink have become, over the past ten years or so, one of the most popular forms of footpath guides. Until now most of the walks in these guides have tended to be between 2 to 7 miles. In this guide the routes are a little longer, from 7 to 12 miles, and a little more adventurous and challenging.

The routes include Braunton Burrows, one of the largest sand dune systems in Britain; a beautiful old watermill in Bickleigh; breathtaking views from Haldon Belvedere; a delightful stretch along the Tarka Trail; and the ruin of Berry Pomeroy Castle which is said to be haunted by no less than four ghosts. Other routes take you to the Undercliff, a densely wooded stretch caused by landslips along the cliffs of East Devon; Sweltor Quarry, one of the many quarries on Dartmoor that supplied granite for some of London's public buildings such as the National Gallery; along a section of the South West Coast Path via Hartland Quay; and to the rugged outcrops and valleys of Exmoor, the setting for R. D. Blackmore's classic book 'Lorna Doone'.

Each walk description includes details of how to get to the start, parking and refreshment details. Key points on the sketch maps are cross referenced to the text and there is information on the area's history, flora and fauna. The twenty walk locations are: Ilfracombe; Countisbury; Braunton; Hartland Point; Hawkridge; Torrington; Tiverton; Belstone; Steps Bridge; Fernworthy Reservoir; Woodbury Castle; Axmouth; Merrivale; Doddiscombsleigh; Widecombe in the Moor; Holne; Marldon; Shaugh Prior; Loddiswell; Bigbury on Sea.

The Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are nevertheless a well kept secret straddling the central boundaries of Devon and Somerset. This is a lush and often remote landscape with pastures, plateaus, valleys and woods providing a full artists palette of shades of green. Between the flat-topped ridges, steep slopes and squelchy springs are the norm and as the area enjoys high rainfall paths can often be muddy.

All of the walks in this guide are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks, between 4 and 9 miles long, are graded between one and three boot symbols with three boots the hardest. Distance and a short description of the terrain are also provided. Clear route directions are provided together with simple sketch maps. One of the features that make the 'Boot Up' series of guides so attractive is the emphasis on good landscape photography and the book is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket, protected by the tough cover.

The walk locations are: Culm Davy and Black Down; Wellington Monument and Quarts Moor; Clayhidon and Simonsburrow; Churchstanton and Stapley; Castle Neroche and Blackwater; Otterford and Birchwood; Smeatharpe and Bolham Water; Dunkeswell and Madford; Luppitt and Dumpdon; Cotleigh and Stockland Hill.

Devon is justly proud of its villages. Within them or close by lies a rich heritage of old manor houses, ruined abbeys, thatched cottages, parish churches, rivers and footpaths. And the best way to explore this glorious and varied landscape is on foot. The thirty routes in this book introduce the walker to both the North and South Devon coasts, to the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, to magnificent woodlands, rolling hills and lush farmland.

The villages on which the routes are based have been carefully chosen for their interest and beauty. Among the most picturesque are Clovelly, Dunkeswell, Trusham, Otterton and Tuckenhay. Each walk instruction also includes details on how to get to the start, where to park and what food and drink are available locally. For greater clarity, the route descriptions are divided into numbered paragraphs which correspond with the numbers on the accompanying sketch maps. In addition there is a seperate section about places of interest to visit nearby, such as Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, the Exmoor Brass Rubbing Centre at Lynmouth, Barometer World at Merton, the Babbacombe Model Village, and the Cardew Teapottery in Bovey Tracey. The walks vary in length from 3 to 7.5 miles.

Michael Bennie has lived in Devon for many years. He is a freelance editor and is the author of two other Devon walking guides.

Take in the beautiful countryside of dramatic North Devon and verdant Mid Devon with 60 of the best walking routes in this region, including Exmoor and northern Dartmoor, all for just £5.99. The walks are graded as easy, moderate or tough and colour coded within the guide for easy selection. This means there are walks suitable for the beginner, intermediate and advanced walker with road walking kept to the bare minimum. All the routes have been test walked to ensure you won't get lost. The guide is in full colour, with every walk having a colour photograph, introductory description of the walk character and highlights, detailed directions and a simple sketch map.

The walk locations are: Hartland Point; Parkham; Baggy Point from Croyde; Hatherleigh; Stoke Canon and the Exe Valley Way; Lydford Gorge; Brent Tor and the West Devon Way; Dulverton; Molland and Smallcombe; Fingle Bridge; Moretonhampstead; Chagford; Postbridge; Bossington; Wootton Courtenay; Meldon Reservoir; Sourton Tor; Trenchford; Steps Bridge; Fernworthy Reservoir; Hartland Quay; Clovelly; Great Torrington; Mortehoe; Lynton and Valley of Rocks; Brendon; Watersmeet; Parracombe; Arlington Court; Bishop's Tawton; North Tawton; Chawleigh; North Molton; Simonsbath; Exford; Mary Tavy; Tarr Steps; Wimbleball Lake; Bridgetown; Robber's Bridge; Dunkery Beacon; Minehead; Dunster; Manaton; North Bovey; Cosdon Hill and Belstone; Widgery Cross; Marsland Mouth and Morwenstow; Lee and Borough Valley; Combe Martin; Heddon's Mouth; Countisbury; Bickleigh; Winsford Hill; Hawkridge; Hameldown Tor; Porlock Weir and Culbone Church; Hurlstone Point and Selworthy Beacon; Porlock; Black Tor Nature Reserve and Yes Tor.

This Jarrold-Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout this varied region. Clear and easy to follow directions are accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale Explorer maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. GPS data for each waypoint on every walk is included. With 28 routes to choose from, colour coded for difficulty, and all tried and tested by seasoned walkers and varying from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, there is a walk to suit all situations.

The guide introduces you to the area and highlights the most scenic walks. Practical details are included, such as refreshment stops and places to leave your car. Usually we recommend taking the appropriate OS Explorer map on all walks, but in the case of the Pathfinder Guides this mapping is included, with the route clearly outlined in yellow.

The walk locations are: East Quantoxhead and Kilve; Hunter's Inn and Woody Bay; Dulverton; Porlock Weir and Culbone; Lynton and Valley of Rocks; North Hill; Dunster Park and Withycombe Hill; Roadwater and Nettlecombe; Pittcombe Head and Robber's Bridge; little and Great Hangman; Brendon Forest; Lynmouth and Watersmeet; Wills Neck and Triscombe Combe; Exford and Room Hill; Hurlstone and Selworthy Beacon; Hawkridge and Anstey Common; the Foreland and Countisbury Common; Winsford Hill; Simonsbath and the River Barle; Haddon Hill and Wimbleball Lake; Parracombe and Challacombe Commons; Quantock Combes and Ridge; Porlock, Horner Wood and Stoke Pero; Dunkery Beacon; Lorna Doone Country; Withypool and Tarr Steps; County Gate, Brendon and Malmsmead Hill; The Chains.

Water always adds interest to a walk and Devon is particularly fortunate in having many waterways to explore. There are the rivers; Taw, Otter, Teign, Exe, Tavy, Plym and Torridge, to name just a few; and the Grand Union and Exeter canals. In addition there is the coastline, both north and south including Lynmouth. Braunton, Hartland Quay, Dawlish, Bigbury and Start Point.

The 20 circular routes in this book are all between 2.5 and 8 miles in length. They take the walker part of the way along the banks of these waterways and shoreline and through some of the most beautiful scenery in Devon, including Dartmoor and the Tarka Trail. Each carefully described walk includes information such as how to get to the start, where to park and where to go for refreshments. All the walks are based on a good local pubs or tearooms. For greater clarity, the route descriptions are divided into numbered paragraphs which correspond with numbers on the accompanying sketch maps. There are also separate sections about places of interest nearby such as the Exmoor Brass Rubbing Centre, the Dartington Crystal Works, Castle Drogo, and a donkey sanctuary.

The walk locations are: Lynmouth Bay; Braunton Burrows; Hartland Quay; Torrington; Chawleigh; Halberton; North Tawton; Okehampton; Ottery St Mary; Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton; Exeter; Branscombe; Dawlish Warren; Postbridge; Becky Falls, Manaton; Buckland Monachorum; Princetown; Clearbrook; Bigbury Bay; Start Point.

This is a pack of twelve seperate walking guides, each containing two walks focusing on a village or parish in Mid Devon. The guides fold out to give an A4 introductory page describing the history and features of the village and local area. The leaflet then opens to provide a further A4 spread for each walk giving full directions, details of points of interest, clear sketch maps and line drawing illustrations. There are 24 routes in total varying from 3 to about 7 miles. The towns and villages on which each guide is based are as follows: