Walks & trails (category: )

Distance: 5.75 miles
Grade: Moderate

A perfect taste of the South Hams countryside - this inland walk bowls along on paths and green lanes, taking in hills and combes, gentle pasture, woodland and stream, with views to the moor for good measure.

Distance: 7.5 miles (8.5 miles at high tide)
Grade: Moderate

Downstream from Aveton Gifford, the river Avon winds through its beautiful and secluded valley to the sea. This fine walk traces its course, and you are rarely out of sight of the river, or its rich birdlife.

Distance: 7.5 miles
Grade: Moderate

Cultural Trail: Man & the Landscape. This horse riding route is part of a series of themed trails to help you learn more about the landscape around you. Other trail themes include - Trade & Settlement; Coast & Conflict; Colourful Landscape.

Distance: 3.5 miles
Grade: Moderate to strenuous

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

Distance: 3.5 miles
Grade: Moderate

Cultural Trail: Trade & Settlement. This walk is part of a series of themed trails to help you learn more about the landscape around you. Other trail themes include - Coast & Conflict; Man & the Landscape; Colourful Landscape.

Distance: 3.75 miles
Grade: Moderate

All of maritime life is here - Start Bay's great sweep of sea and land, traditional fishing communities, and the mysterious and tragic lost village of Hallsands. The walk wends it way home again along green lanes and footpaths.

Distance: 6.25 miles
Grade: Moderate

The peaceful wooded Avon Valley, rich in wildlife and wildflowers, is a blissful spot. Explore the vale on this walk, with the river for company, taking in the superb Iron Age hillfort and sweeping views of Blackdown Rings.

Distance: 4.5 miles
Grade: Moderate to Difficult

This walk can be done as two smaller circular routes or joined to make a longer figure of eight; great coastal views, green lanes, glorious beaches and plenty of history and wildlife along the way.

Distance: 8.75 miles
Grade: Moderate to strenuous

Following in the steps of our forefathers, this walk takes in the spectacular sites of two enclosures, dating back to the Iron Age, and the pathways and ancient green lanes in between, including a glorious stretch of coast.

Distance: 5.5 miles (shorter route 3 miles)
Grade: Moderate

A circuit linking Brixham's two headlands. Fine views, plenty of local history from Napoleon to the historic fishing fleet of the harbour, mixed with an abundance of superb wildlife and nationally protected landscapes.

Distance: 3 miles
Grade: Moderate

See the Daymark, take in World War 2 military history and enjoy great views of the Mewstone and out to sea.

Distance: 4.5 miles
Grade: Easy to Moderate

The Salcombe - Kingsbridge Estuary is a glittering jewel in South Devon’s crown. This walk explores one of its loveliest creeks, teeming with wildlife, along with some of the areas ancient green lanes.

Distance: 1.5 miles
Grade: Moderate

A 1½ mile circular walk taking you out beyond the mouth of the Dart to offer a taste of the glorious open coast.

Distance: 0.75 miles
Grade: Easy to moderate

A peaceful woodland walk up to the earthworks of a Civil War fort. You’ll soon see why it was built there; it offers commanding views inland, along the coast and out to sea.

Distance: 0.5 miles
Grade: Moderate

A small and delightful beachy cove tucked into a nook in the wooded cliffs, Sugary Cove is a 10 minute walk from Dartmouth Castle.