Stover Country Park, once part of a large estate owned by James Templer, is an ideal centre for both long and short family walks.
The park with its large lake and a rich variety of habitats, all carefully marked with instructive notice boards., has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Follow a Poetry Trail celebrating the poems of Ted Hughes who lived for most of his life in North Tawton, Devon and was a favourite amongst many primary school children.
All walks start facing the lake with the Information centre & Toilets on your right.
How do I get there?
Off the A382, almost opposite entrance to Trago Mills. It is well signed!
 | Stover Country Park, Ted Hughes Trail Disused Canal |
 | Pay & Display Car Park at Stover Country Park £1.50 for 2 hours £3 all day |
Walk 1 Stover Park (2.1 miles)
Difficulty:
This delightful and easy walk follows part of the Poetry Trail exploring a number of different habitats.
The route takes you along the lake & passes a majestic almost hidden and neglected 19th century gatehouse.
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Map of Walk 1
| Walks near Stover Country Park | |
| Bovey Tracey | |
 | This popular and fairly easy walk follows well maintained footpaths through the beautiful Parke estate, near Bovey Tracey, now belonging to the National Trust. |
| Chudleigh Knighton | |
 | A varied walk leading to the delightful Stover Park following part of the Templer Way along the graceful river Teign - with easy access for paddling! |
| Haytor | |
 | There is much more to Haytor than a steep climb to the Tor and back again! Two very popular and fairly easy walks in search of a lost village. |
| Lustleigh | |
 | Several popular walks from a very picturesque village into a most unspoilt and dramatic part of Devon |
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Walk 2 Stover Park & river Teign (2.4 miles)
Difficulty:
Another easy and most enjoyable walk following part of the Templer Way to the river Teign.
It is well marked as the Heritage Trail.
length: | 2.4 miles |
quality of track | **** |
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| Stover Country Park, picnic area |
Walk 2
Walk 3 Stover Park to Chudleigh Knighton (8.5 miles)
Difficulty:
Enjoy a fairly easy and popular pub walk to the Clay Cutters Arms in Chudleigh Knighton, returning following paths along the river Teign.
Note:
After heavy rain a track to Knighton Heath can become quite muddy.
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Map of Walk 3
