Best Dolton Walks |
The Dolton area is rich in public footpaths, with the scenic Tarka Trail passing through the village.
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Walk 1 Dolton & Tarka Trail Circular (4.7 miles)
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A very pleasant circular country walk from Dolton Church following quiet lanes and public footpaths.
From the church turn into Church Street.
At the T junction turn left and continue along West Lane , past The Oak Inn.
At cross roads continue traight ahead.
After 400m where the lane bends to the left take pah on right marked Tarka Trail.
At T junction, either turn right to the Torridge the retrace steps or turn left and follow the lane, past Langham; continue along Breaka Lane to Chapple Cross. Follow signs for Dowland.
Continue south then after 3 mins turn left, faintly signed Winkleigh.
At Staples Cross, take foot path on left, heading back to Dolton on the Tark Trail.
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Walk 2 Iddesleigh & Upton (6.8 miles)
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A great pub walk to the famous Duke of York at Iddesleigh.
The route follows quiet lanes & public footpaths some of which go through farms.
Start:
With back to the village shop head down Church Street , turn right and continue passing church on right.
At end of village showing Dolton village sign turn diagonally left & enter the field gate.
Descend steeply to the stream and continue following the Tark Trail.
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The Duke of York
The Duke of York is a traditional 15th-century village inn
Families and pets are welcome, and there is a lovely beer garden.
The Duke of York has appeared in Rick Stein’s Food Heroes and has links with Michael Morpergo, author of War Horse.