Woodbury Common to Yettington | following Sir Walter Raleigh's footsteps |
This most enjoyable walk takes you near Hayes Barton, where Sir Walter Raleigh was born.
 | map of Woodbury Common |
 | Model Airfield Car Park on Bicton Common |
 | SATNAV Postcode:EX7 9BR The best route to the Car Park is from the junction between the B3180 and the B3179 . |
Hayes Barton 1847
 | Sir Walter Raleigh was born at Hayes Barton |
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Distance:6 miles
Difficulty:
Discover a wonderfully varied and scenic walk across Woodbury Common, taking in sweeping views and visiting the historic birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh - all along well-marked tracks and public footpaths.
The Walk
A Free Car Park but with a few potholes
B There is a short stretch along a fairly busy country lane.
 | Short stretch along a busy road |
C Hayes Barton. The house, dating from around 1470, is not open to the public but can be viewed from nearby.
View of Woodbury Common
D Most of the quarry is now disused. You are almost descending into a moon crater.
Map of Woodbury Common see below.
length: | 6 miles |
time: | 2.hrs 30 mins |
terrain: | forest, moors, |
wellies | * |
altitude range | 45 - 135m |
quality of track | **** |
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Walk from Woodbury Common to Yettington & Hayes Barton
Map of Woodbury Common
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