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Best Chagford Walks |
| Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (9.5 miles) | Walk 2 (2.9 miles) | Walk 3 (3.3 miles one way) |
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| Gidleigh | River Teign | Chagford to Drogo |
Chagford is a bustling Market town surrounded by the stunning beauty of Dartmoor.
- The name means a ford crossing the river where the broom (chag) grows
- The octagonal market house dates from 1862 replacing an older building affectionately known by the locals as 'The Shambles'.
- It boasts several
pubs, 
tea rooms and shops. - These carefully selected walks avoid the steep hills and strenuous climbs south of Chagford
 | The Birdcage , Old Forge |
 | Near the school or Chagford Pay & Display Car Park ,the Square |
 | The Square: SATNAV Postcode:TQ13 8BZ |
 | What to explore? |
- Chagford Town with its traditional shops
- River Teign
- Gidleigh Castle
Frequently Asked Questions
What walks are available around Chagford?
Three walks are described: a 9.5-mile walk to Gidleigh, a 2.9-mile circular walk along the River Teign, and a 3.3-mile linear walk from Chagford to Castle Drogo.
How long is the Chagford to Gidleigh walk?
The classic Chagford to Gidleigh walk is approximately 9.5 miles long. It follows paths beside the River Teign and continues through Murchington towards Gidleigh.
Is there a short circular walk from Chagford?
Yes. The popular River Teign circular walk is approximately 2.9 miles long and takes about one hour.
Can you walk from Chagford to Castle Drogo?
Yes. The linear walk from Chagford to Castle Drogo is approximately 3.3 miles and takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Where can I park to start a walk in Chagford?
The Chagford Pay and Display car park in the Square with postcode TQ13 8BZ .
| Where to Eat? | |
 | Rock Inn The Three Crowns |
Walk 1 to Gidleigh (9.5 miles)
This delightful and varied walk follows the ever-babbling River Teign—a true must-do for any nature lover. It's no surprise that it's such a popular route!
Difficulty:
The Walk
A Start from North Street and follow the B3206 out of Chagford. Take lane on left after primary school then at the bridge take public footpath and head diagonally to a gap in the hedge then bear left with hedge on left and cross footbridge.
Continue along footpath with river on your left.
At lane turn right the soon left following a footpath through some woods, steadily climbing to a lane.
Here turn left and continue along lane into Murchington then Gidleigh.
You follow part of the Two Moors Way and Dartmoor Way - see hiking routes.
B Gidleigh is worth seeing for its church and private ruins of a fortified medieval manor.
Retrace your steps from the church and at the next junction turn right. After 1150m take footpath on left and follow this all the way down to a footbridge
C Nearest pub to Gidleigh is the Northmore Arms in Wonson south of Throwleigh ( 20 mins walk from Gidleigh church).
It has lots of character with a large open fire, even in summer! - a visit is highly recommended.
 | Northmore Arms |
D Footbridge across the Teign. Cross bridge and climb to a lane.
Cross over onto a track. At the T junction turn left and rejoin a lane. Follow this for 320m then where the road bends to the right follow track ahead.
When you join a lane turn right and follow lane back into Chagford
 | Best Chagford Walks |
 | En Route No Cafe or Pub but see C above |
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| Walks near Chagford | |
| Castle Drogo Walks. | |
 | Three delightful walks near Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton , ideal any time of the year! |
| Moretonhampstead | |
 | Moretonhampstead , gateway to Dartmoor, is an ideal town for walkers to explore the lush edge of the moor. |
| Fernworthy | |
 | .Enjoy a peaceful forest walk around a trout filled reservoir & explore a prehistoric landscape of mysterious stone circles and rows. |
| Dartmoor Walks | |
 | Carefully selected walks with easy car access! |
Walk 2 along the Teign (2.9 miles)
A most pleasant 1 hour circular walk, partly along the river Teign, giving you a real flavour of the majestic Teign Valley.
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| Park at P&D Car Park |
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Walk 3 Chagford to Drogo (3.3 miles)
This is a delightful linear walk to castle Drogo following the river Teign, ideal if you want to have some refreshments at castle Drogo or see/visit the castle - see map to download route.
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| Where to Eat? | |
| Fingle Bridge Inn Castle Drogo Restaurant |
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| En Route Mill End, on A382 |
Chagford to Drogo 3.3 miles 1hr 10 mins
