Kennford Walks

pleasant walks at the foot of Haldon
Kennford
Walks Near Me

Kennford lies along the main Roman road from Exeter to Kingsteignton becoming an important 'service station' for those having to cross Haldon.

Danny La RueDanny la Rue spent his childhood at Kennford.
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parking Kennford Car Park or in wide cul de sac diagonally opposite Gissons Arms
  
parkingPostcode:EX6 7UY

Walk 1 Kenn & Ley Arms (2.5 miles)

Kenn's Church
Church at Kenn

Difficulty

This short (revised) walk , with several pubs en route , takes you into the picturesque village of Kenn & past the idyllic Ley Arms. It climbs steadily beyond Kenn's church offering stunning views of Haldon and the Exe estuary at the top, beyond Lears Copse.

The route joins Gissons lane leading to Bickham Gardens, open to the public from April to September - see map (bottom corner) & TAP on link for details.

Pub in Kennford:the Seven Stars, Gissons

Pub out side Kenn:the Ley Arms

 

 Walks near Kennford  
   
 
     
Kenn & Haldon Haldon Obelisk  
     

 

fields, tracks
lanes
country lanes
main roads
60%
wellies
1%
altitude range
24 - 101 m
quality of track
****
  
  
FIT for Watches / GPS
  

 

Map of Walk 1

elevation

There is one steady climb.

Walk 2 Kenn & Haldon (6 miles)

Difficulty:

Tranquil Lane

A journey into the past through a rolling landscape, blue-belled woods and along ancient tracks.

For more information click here .

Map of Walk 2