Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods
Departure from Honiton (Devon)
Honiton town centre walk to Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods.
Seatown from Charmouth via Golden Cap
Departure from Charmouth (Dorset)
This linear Dorset walk follows the South West Coast Path from Charmouth to Seatown. The coastal scenery on this part of the Jurassic Coast is dramatic and the walk includes the highest point on the Dorest Coast at Golden Cap.
A challenging day-long hike taking in the beauty of West Dorset.
Departure from Chideock (Dorset)
If you want beaches, cliffs, woodlands and meadows and a walk that will test your fitness, this is the one for you.
Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve
Departure from Otterford (Somerset)
Species-rich limestone and marshy meadows beside River Yarty.
Quants Nature Reserve
Departure from West Buckland (Somerset)
Mosaic of relic heathy grassland and ancient and secondary woodland on the steep north-facing slope of Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Culmstock Beacon Easy
Departure from Wellington Without (Somerset)
An easy, family-friendly circular walk out to Culmstock Beacon, returning via Culm Davy woods. Includes woodland and heathland walking, with stunning views from the Beacon - if the weather plays nicely!
Luton - Bishopsteignton
Departure from Bishopsteignton (Devon)
Devon heathland, farmland and woodland, with a pretty village midway.
Shaldon
Departure from Shaldon (Devon)
A stretch of coastline, a pretty village at the mouth of the Teign and some pleasant inland farmland.
Stokeinteignhead & Maidencombe
Departure from Shaldon (Devon)
A lovely village and a Brunel memorial, plus dramatic clifftop walking and superb views.
Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal
Departure from Holcombe Rogus (Devon)
Holcombe Rogus is situated on the Devon/Somerset border with the town of Wellington to the east and Tiverton to the west. This walk takes in rural farm land, which includes the Grand Western Canal nearby and the Blackdown Hills to the south.
Haldon Moor
Departure from Bishopsteignton (Devon)
Superb views over the Teign Estuary from the hills above the village, and remnants of a historic Bishop’s Palace.
An easy stroll around Nynehead in Somerset
Departure from Nynehead (Somerset)
This is a very easy, West Somerset walk around Nynehead. If you're a fan of Industrial Heritage, this is a walk-through history lesson is tucked into the landscape surrounding the village; add in great views and a fairly level route and you have a near-perfect short ramble with lots of interest on the way.
River Tone Story Trail
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
Circular, family-fun story trail 1.5km riverside walk.
Blackbrook Meander
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
A gentle meander alongside Blackbrook and around pleasant Hamilton Gault Park. The stream is a traffic-free route for wildlife in and out of the town, including otters and water voles. Come out on a summer evening and watch bats flying above your head catching insects.
A Criss-Cross of Bridges
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
Take in a lively stretch of the River Tone, a new wildlife mural, and the Mill Stream running through Goodland Gardens. Visit by day you’ll see Little Egrets hunting for fish, and at dusk, you might be joined by bats who are out hunting for their supper.
River and Canal
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
A pleasant route of reasonable distance, taking in a beautiful stretch of Taunton’s crowning glory the River Tone, and a quiet tract of the Bridgwater and Taunton canal. Wildlife abounds.
Brixham Headlands
Departure from Brixham (Torbay)
A circuit linking Brixham’s two headlands. Giving fine views out over Torbay and towards the mouth of the Dart. Plenty of local history from Napoleon to the historic fishing fleet of the harbour, mixed in with an abundance of superb wildlife and nationally protected landscapes.
Lydeard Hill to Wills Neck
Departure from West Bagborough (Somerset)
A short easy stroll to the highest point of the Quantock Hills. Do choose a day with good visibility as the views in all directions are extensive.
Woodhuish and Mansands
Departure from Kingswear (Devon)
A network of paths and green lanes on a wild and rugged coastline just around the corner from Brixham. Beautiful beaches, the silvery sea, and the curves, cliffs and coves of a superb stretch of the coast.
Brownstone, Froward and Coleton
Departure from Kingswear (Devon)
A walk exploring the wild and rugged coastline of the AONB. This walk is a perfect mix of natural and local history – with the spectacular coast of the Brixham and Kingswear Peninsula, and the WW2 military site at Froward Point.
Kingswear to Froward Point
Departure from Kingswear (Devon)
Castles and cliffs, seals and skylarks. A circular walk around to the mouth of the Dart estuary with views out to sea and along to Start Bay. Explore the World War 2 battery at Froward and find out more about the Daymark.
Kingswear and Waterhead Creek
Departure from Kingswear (Devon)
A short waterside and woodland stroll. This short walk skirts the edges of Waterhead creek in Kingswear before heading into the woods alongside the estuary and back along the railway line.
Dartmouth Greenway round
Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)
The lower half of the Dart Valley Trail, a great circular walk in itself! One of the area’s truly great walks, this day- long ramble follows the wooded banks of the broad and beautiful Dart estuary, on a route crammed with gems and jewels of human and natural history.
Kingswear to Greenway
Departure from Kingswear (Devon)
A lovely linear walk up the Dart Estuary. Enjoy views of the estuary as you pass through woodland, farm fields and the Greenway Estate. You can choose to return by water, on foot or by steam!
Dartmouth town trail
Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)
Discover the heritage of the town. A gentle walk around the town of Dartmouth taking in historic features of interest. There is an audio guide for this walk which is best listened to along the route via the South Devon AONB walks webpage.
Kingswear to Coleton Fishacre coast path circular
Departure from Kingswear (Devon)
This is a (mostly) circular walk that takes in a short section of the South West Coast Path and passes sub-tropical plants, dramatic cliffs and WW2 relics on a route that skirts the beautiful Coleton Fishacre house and gardens. The path is clearly marked and well-trodden. There are several steep sections and plenty of steps, but there are lovely views as compensation.
Dartmouth Castle, Gallants Bower and Compass Cove – Defences of the Dart
Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)
A peaceful woodland walk up to the earthworks of a Civil War fort, then around the headland to enjoy views along the coast and out to sea.
Little Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle
Departure from Dartmouth (Devon)
Countryside and castles on the South Devon coast. Small but perfectly formed, this satisfying circuit is full of character and interest, offering glorious views from the cliffs, the tang of the sea close up on the rocky shore, the rich history of the castle and the beautiful River Dart. This circular walk can also be started at Dartmouth Castle. You can use the Castle ferry from Dartmouth, to reach the alternative start of this walk.
Blackpool Sands, Strete and Stoke Fleming
Departure from Stoke Fleming (Devon)
This walk can be done as two smaller circular routes or joined up to make a longer figure of eight. The walk offers great coastal views, green lanes, glorious beaches and plenty of history and wildlife along the way!
Dundon Beacon Nature Reserve, Compton Dundon
Departure from Compton Dundon (Somerset)
A mosaic of calcareous grassland, scrub, ancient oak woodland, secondary woodland and conifer plantation on Dundon Hill. The top of Dundon Hill features significant archaeological remains with a hill fort, Bronze Age round barrow and ancient quarry.
Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
Departure from Dulverton (Somerset)
This Exmoor walk starts from Tarr Steps, a well-known beauty spot, and then continues through countryside of steep, green fields dotted with small farms. The route crosses West Ansley Common before returning to the start through the village of Hawkridge.
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