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Loddiswell and Middle Avon Valley (3.5m)

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Loddiswell and Middle Avon Valley – A perfect mix of riverside, ancient woodland and beautiful countryside

A beautiful leafy walk following the amber waters of the River Avon through classic English woodland, starting and finishing in the tranquil village of Loddiswell.

 

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This walk includes a hidden National Landscape geocache – ‘What Makes South Devon Special 4’ . Information about our geocaches and how to find them here.

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Overview

Start
Loddiswell car park, near the village Hall TQ7 4RJ
Distance
3.5 miles
Difficulty
Moderate. 4 stiles which can be bypassed, 2 sets of steps, 1 steep ascent.
Terrain
Surfaced roads and paths, green lane, country and riverside footpaths. Ancient woodland with some fallen trees to navigate and uneven surface.
Parking
Loddiswell car park, near the village Hall TQ7 4RJ
OS map
Explorer OL20
Grid Reference
SX 720 487
Public transport
Buses to Loddiswell, see www.travelinesw.com
Refreshments
In Loddiswell or Avon Mill garden centre
Toilets
Public toilet in car park.

Directions

  1. Turn left out of car park and left again. Follow the tarmac lane to the left of the church.
  2. At Ham Butts go straight on towards Reads Farm. Just before the farm, bear right onto a public footpath.
  3. Follow the path alongside the stream and cross over on a small wooden bridge and continue to bottom. Turn left to follow the riverside footpath.
  4. Cross the river at the old railway bridge, and turn right along the path which follows both the route of the old railway line and the river.
  5. Turn right at the road, by the old railway station. Pass under the railway bridge then turn right onto public footpath along the river. At the road, turn right over the bridge and follow the lane up hill.
  6. At the second left hand bend turn right into the drive entrance to Cloverwell Farm, then turn left at unmetalled road sign.
  7. At Ham Butts sign turn left back to village, follow the lane past Church, then right at sign for toilets and right again to return to village car park.

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