Best Coffinswell Walks | discovering hidden Devon |
Where to Eat? | |
The Linny, Coffinswell |
The name dates back to the 14th century and refers to a well belonging to the Coffin family.
Coffinswell village , peaceful countryside Haccombe Chapel | |
Pub & restaurant at Coffinswell:Linny Inn | |
Free Top of Long Lane (Haccombe Path) Newton Abbot |
Distance:4.1 miles
Difficulty:
This delightful walks starts in the eastern outskirts of Newton Abbot and soon descends into a tranquil valley.- a small diversion could take you to Haccombe Chapel, dating back to the 14th century.
After a steady climb to Coffinswell, you can either turn left to explore the village & recently refurbished pub or turn right to return along a working quarry following paths all the way back. You also get a good glimpse of the construction of the Kingskerswell bypass.
length: | 4.1 miles |
time: | 1 hr 40 mins |
terrain: | tracks bridle/ paths |
lanes | |
main roads | 2 crossings |
1% | |
altitude range | 72 - 173 m |
quality of track | *** |
stiles | several |
Dowload FIT route for Watches / GPS | |
There is one steep descent.
Coffinswell Walk
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