Best (pub & dog) walks from Totnes with markets in the Civil Hall Square every Friday and Saturday.
The name means a 'ness' (high land surrounded by a river) 'belonging to Totta .
 | Charles Babbage, computer pioneer, went to King Edward VI Grammar school in Totnes. |
| more heritage walks |
 |
|
 |
|
Walk 1 Sharpham & Ashprington (6 miles)
Difficulty:
This superb 6 mile hike starts in Totnes and takes you along the Dart to Ashprington, returning mainly via country lanes.
 | What to explore? |
- Sharpham Estate
- Village of Ashprington
The Walk
A The route starts at The Plains and follows part of the John Musgrave heritage trail - free download trail here .
B You can either take the foot path down to the river or continue along the old carriage way.
C Stretches from here can be quite muddy ; you may wish to rejoin the carriage way by turning right and following a path up hill.
D You may wish to return the way you came.
Both Totnes and Ashprington are worth visiting in their own right, enjoying good pubs.
main roads | 0 % |
 | 1% |
altitude range | 1 - 141 m |
quality of track | **** |
Walk 1 to Ashprington
| Walks near Totnes | |
| Dartington | |
 | Four top scenic walks of different lengths exploring a region that has attracted artists, musicians and walkers alike. |
| Berry Pomeroy | |
 | Two great walks from Marldon to Berry Pomeroy Castle through rural countryside which has changed little since the middle ages. |
| Cornworthy | |
 | Great pub walks through a most scenic landscape to the famous Malsters Arms atTuckenhay. |
| Dittisham | |
 | Scenic walks from a most picturesque village along the river Dart. |
| Dartmouth | |
 | Dartmouth with its narrow streets and ye olde buildings offers the walker many places of interest including the Boat Float and Castle. |
Walk 2 Along the Dart (2.8 miles)
Difficulty:
This very pleasant walk is a shorter version of the first walk and follows mainly tracks and public footpaths.
It joins part of the popular Dart Valley Trail .
There are no pubs en route as does not enter Ashprington.
Map of Walk 2
Walk 3 To Dartington (4.5 miles)
Difficulty:
Another very popular walk from Totnes to Dartington & Cider Press following part of the River Dart.
| What to explore? |
Dartington Cider Press
River Dart wild life
Walk 4 Totnes Town Trail (1.1 miles)
Difficulty:
| What to explore? |
Totnes Museum
Totnes Castle
Allow 1 hour. The trail includes
The Walk
A Fore Street (Totnes' main shopping street)
B East Gate
C St Mary Church
D the Guild Hall,
E North Gate and Totnes Castle.
Walk 4 l
Walk 5 Franklin Totnes Trail (5.6 miles)
Difficulty:
In 2017 an exciting & highly recommended 5+ mile trail was created by the Totnes Ramblers, called the Franklin Totnes Trail - see map .
It was named in memory of Edward Franklin who donated £100, 000 towards the project ; the funds have been used to make the tracks, footpaths and bridle paths more accessible during the winter.
 | Some stretches along country lanes are subject to heavy traffic. Because of this, we propose the following variation (marked YELLOW). Take care crossing the A381! |
Where Bowden Lane joins a busy lane , turn left (not right) and after 2 minutes turn right into a quiet lane and continue , crossing the A381, until you rejoin the trail at Tristford Cross.
The views are quite magnificent!
This ranks as one of the most exhilarating walks in the South Hams.
Walk 5 Franklin Totnes Trail
 | Show Walks in Teignbridge |
 | Show Walks in Torbay |
 | Show Walks in South Hams |
| Show Walks in East Devon |
Walk 6 Long Distance walk to Buckfastleigh (8 miles)
Difficulty:
Using mainly quiet lanes and public footpaths this pleasant walk via Dartington Cyder Press and Staverton connects the Dartmoor Way with the John Musgrave Heritage Trail.
| Totnes Pay & Display |
