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Walking Routes in South Devon

There’s nothing like heading out into the great outdoors and the great footpaths and walking trails that crisscross South Devon provide the perfect place to explore.

South Devon has some of the finest walks in Britain, with hundreds of miles of ancient tracks and coastal paths for you to enjoy. And with great accommodation found in every town and village throughout the region you’re not only right in the heart of the scenery, but you can literally walk out your door and start experiencing the wealth of heritage and culture without so much as turning a key in the ignition or buying a railway ticket.

Whilst walking in South Devon you can experience the contrast between the dramatic granite tors of Dartmoor against the shimmering seascapes on the coastal paths. Take a wander down a...Read More

There’s nothing like heading out into the great outdoors and the great footpaths and walking trails that crisscross South Devon provide the perfect place to explore.

Whilst walking in South Devon you can experience the contrast between the dramatic granite tors of Dartmoor against the shimmering seascapes on the coastal paths. Take a wander down a country lane and you will be slap-bang in the heart of some breathtaking scenery in just a few steps.

By joining one of the great heritage trails or guided walks available you can ensure you see the best of what we have to offer as well as learning about the history and landscape you see all around you. Walking is more popular with visitors to South Devon than ever, but don’t worry about crowds. With more miles of footpaths and roads than almost any other county in England there’s plenty of room for everyone.

South West Coast Path

If you’re looking for a really good walk, try Britain’s longest marked footpath, the South West Coast Path, it covers 630 miles of coast around the West Country and is guaranteed to give even the most determined rambler’s boots a good pounding. The section of path along the South Devon coast from Lyme Regis to Plymouth is one of the most picturesque and is well worth a visit as part of a holiday in South Devon.

Whether you plan to walk the entire South Devon coast or would just like to find a place to spot dolphins, basking sharks and coastal wildlife, the South West Coast Path gives you the chance to discover a huge range of natural and social history, as well as rocky headlands, hidden coves and sandy beaches all waiting to be discovered.

Large parts of the South West Coast Path take you through two Area's of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site combining stunning scenery, tranquillity and a great active day out that everyone can enjoy.

Below we’ve listed a range of walking routes and ideas to help you decide where to start.

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Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

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Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1BW

Telephone
01392 265203

guidedtours@exeter.gov.uk

Exeter

Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.

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Woodhuish and Mansands

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TQ6 0EF

South West Coast Path - Woodhuish and Mansands, Dog-friendly Walk
A short but steep circuit over high cliffs with spectacular views, dropping to the tiny shingle beach at Man Sands where the sea is being allowed to flood the reclaimed pastureland,…

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Ernest Bassett Walk

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Okehampton, Devon

Okehampton

Distance: 4 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Start/End point: Okehampton
Ernest Bassett was an Okehampton man and a lover of Dartmoor. He also encouraged people to visit and appreciate the moor and its surroundings.

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Cultural Trails: Bantham & Thurlestone Walk

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Take in the old haunts of Saxons and smugglers, lush coastline and glittering sea, then amble back through the green, green fields of South Devon.

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Bellever Audio Walk

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Dartmoor National Park Authority, Bellever, Devon

Telephone
01822 880272

postbridge@dartmoor-npa.gov.uk

Bellever

The Bellever audio walk is a 6 mile (10km) circular walk starting from Postbridge Information Centre and gives a mixture of woodland, moorland and riverside walking, intersperced with several archaeological sites.

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Torcross and Stokenham

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TQ7 2TQ

South West Coast Path - Torcross to Stokenham, Dog-friendly Walk
ThiA fairly undemanding stroll along the shores of Slapton Ley, a National Nature Reserve with an abundance of wildlife, including many species of visiting birds. The freshwater lake…

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Start Point Walk

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Start Point, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2ET

Kingsbridge

Start Point is the most southerly tip of Devon, with stunning coastal scenery across Start Bay and lots of wildlife to spot, including seabirds and the odd seal.

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Kingston

Address

TG7 4QE

South West Coast Path - Kingston, Dog-friendly Walk
A hugely rewarding coast and estuary walk with peerless views from some of the most dramatic cliffs in the area. It ends with a huge vista of South Devon, and the welcoming sight of Kingston…

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Geocaching

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Across South Devon

Geocaching is a great way to experience the great outdoors that surrounds you in South Devon at no cost making it the perfect activity to enjoy if you’re trying to save a few pennies. All you need is a smartphone or GPS and a little patience at…

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Noss Mayo and Revelstoke Drive

Address

PL8 1EW

South West Coast Path - Noss Mayo and Revelstoke Drive, Dog-friendly Walk
The many faces of maritime South Devon in one walk; wild open sea and rugged coast, sheltered estuary, wooded riverbanks, and the waterfront village of Noss Mayo with it's…

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Cultural Trails: East Prawle Walk

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A wonderful circular walk taking in spectacular coastal scenery and ancient green lanes, in one of the richest spots in Devon for plants and wildlife.

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Sidmouth to Beer Coast

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Sidmouth, Devon

Sidmouth

The coast between Sidmouth and Beer reflects the unique ‘walk through time’ that can be experienced along the length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, of which this is a part.

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Exeter Ship Canal

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No.4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

Exeter

The Exeter Ship Canal first opened to shipping in 1566 and was the first canal to be built in Britain since Roman times. It was also the first canal in England to use the pound lock.

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Kingswear to Froward Point

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TQ6 0AL

South West Coast Path - Kingswear to Froward Point, Dog-friendly Walk
Castles and cliffs, seals and skylarks, on a coastal circular walk rich in views, history and natural abundance.
Difficulty: challengingLength: 3.5 miles
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