Walking in Devon

Glorious Devon rightly deserves to be one of England's favourite holiday destinations. It has everything from the the warm 'English Riviera' of the south coast to the dramatic rugged cliffs of the north coast, and is surely one of the jewels of England's richly varied countryside.

Protecting the southern coast with its mediteranean flora, is the wild and brooding mass of Dartmoor National Park, a stunning contrast and providing a unique walking experience. In the north east, part of the softer fissured moorland of Exmoor tumbles over the county boundary. Central Devon is also enchanting with it's rolling green hills, narrow winding lanes and sleepy villages. The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides a rich coloured tapestry of red, lush green and chalk white. The Blackdown Hills AONB, a series of ridges on the Devon / Somerset border, provide easy pleasant walking with very few people. The only problem with Devon is being spoilt for choice.

Drewsteignton - Drewsteignton is a lovely little village on the edge of Dartmoor, overlooking the spectacular Teign Gorge. It is believed to take its name from a Norman knight, Drogo de Teigne, who was the local landowner. Thatched cottages surround the central square with the imposing 15th and 16th century church at one end. Castle Drogo nearby, which is open for visitors, looks medieval, but was actually built in the 20th century.

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A Walk from Drewsteignton [SX 735908]
This route takes you along a green lane and farm paths to join the Hunter's Path, high above the gorge, with spectacular views across the river to Dartmoor. The Hunter's Path leads into a beautiful wood, full of birdsong, and a track brings you full circle through a conifer plantation and back to the village. About 2.5 miles.
Best Pub for this walk
Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton Tel: 01647 281224 (Good Pub Guide)
This unpretentious old thatched pub is a gem and very popular. At the front there is a small unspoilt bar with a serving hatch and a small lounge with a cosy log fire in winter months. At the rear is a pretty little restaurant which serves a wide selection of locally sourced food.
This walk is fully described in the guidebook 'Pocket Pub Walks in Devon' by Michael Bennie

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