| Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (2.9 miles) | Walk 2 (5.5 miles) | Walk 3 (3.5 miles) |
| Orchards and river Otter | Harpford Common | Otter, Tipton & Venn Ottery |
Three delightful walks around Newton Poppleford
The name means New Settlement near Pebble Ford
 | Roman Road Orchards |
 | Cannon Inn (check if open) |
 | Southern Cross Tearoom |
 | 1) Behind Church 2) Recreation Ground, Back Lane |
Walk 1 Orchards and the Otter (2.9 miles)
Difficulty:
This shortish walk offers extensive views of Newton Poppleford ; It follows well maintained footpaths and joins the East Devon Way near Southerton, a charming old Devon village , returning via an impressive orchard and the river Otter.
There are two steady climbs and several stiles.
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Walk 1
Walk 2 Harpford Common (5.5 miles)
This pleasant and most popular 5+ mile hike crosses the beautiful Harpford Common - some stretches can be muddy - and takes you high above the river Otter.
 | Take care when crossing the busy A3052 (Exeter - Sidmouth). |
Difficulty:
Take care when crossing the busy A3052 (Exeter - Sidmouth).
terrain: | tracks, paths |
| lanes | |
Toilets | Carpark |
main roads | 2 mins |
 | 10% |
altitude range | 19 - 109 m |
Map of Walk 2
| Walks near Newton Poppleford | |
| Harpford Wood | |
 | Delightful (pub) walks through Harpford Wood, a most dramatic and ancient wood containing unique fauna. |
| Tipton St John | |
 | A very pleasant walk along the Otter. |
| Sidmouth | |
 | Great walks combining forests, moorland and sea with breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast. |
| Hawkerland Valley | |
 | Exploring a moorland used for storing essential D Day equipment. |
Walk 3 Along the Otter to Tipton (3.5 miles)
This gentle walk takes you along the river Otter to Tipton St John then returns via Venn Ottery church and its Saxon tower and a large orchard.
Difficulty:
If it's sunny you can check the time using 'Venn Ottery SolarTime'. Venn Ottery ( wetland near the Otter) was once more important then Tipton.
Look out for Venn Ottery Barton , a farmhouse dating back to the mid 16th century.
Not surprisingly, the countryside it traverses is known as an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Wellies after rain are recommended.
Newton People used to boast a 'crape and silk factory' along the banks of the river Otter and during the 19th century many villages were employed in making Honiton lace.
| Recreation Ground, Back Lane |
Map of Walk 3
