Best Compton Castle Walks


	1 hour walks

Originally built in the 14th century, the castle served as a fortified manor to protect the local area.

The castle includes features typical of medieval fortifications, such as battlements, thick stone walls, and narrow windows for defense.

	14th century Compton Castle

	Best Devon National Trust Walks

	Car Park near castle - free to members of National Trust
	TQ3 1TA

Walk 1 Long Burrow Windmill (2.3 miles)

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The church , built in the 14th century, is well worth a visit.

Quite a strenuous but rewarding walk with extensive views to an old windmill now restored as a holiday cottage.

It starts with steepish climb on a bridle path to the mill then descends steadily via a track called Windmill Lane and returns following lanes.

There are no pubs en route.

Some stretches along country lanes are subject to heavy traffic.

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Walk 1

Walk 2 Marldon (5.7 miles)

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Marldon Church

A long but rewarding pub hike to Marldon through a medieval & unspoilt part of Devon with extensive views and a scenic landscape.

Church House Inn, Marldon

The walk follows public footpaths, tracks and generally quiet lanes, but see caution below.

The lane through Compton is subject to heavy traffic.

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Walk 2