 | Gallow's Gate Cockington Conquerer Wood |
Gallows were often erected on parish boundaries.
Our walk starts from the spot where 4 different parish boundaries meet.
It follows well marked foot paths and includes some steep sections.
Please only do this walk if you have the gpx route on your mobile or can read maps - the return out of Cockington is quite tricky.
From the car park walk along Stantor. Lane then just before the lane becomes private turn right into a tunnel below the A380.
At the end of the tunnel turn left and continue along a permissive service road.
At the T junction turn left and follow lane past Widecombe farm.
Just before the A380 take cycle path on right and continue heading south along this path until Preston Down Road & roundabout.
Follow the John Musgrave Heritage Trail signs into Cockington.
Continue following the John Musgrave Trail out of Cockington .
Use map below or GPX to return to the car park.
length: | 5.4 miles |
time: | 2 hrs |
terrain: | tracks footpaths |
| country lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
quality of track | **** |
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 | Gallows Gate Car Park,Stantor Lane |
Walk to Marldon & Cockington
| Walks near Gallows Gate: | |
| Marldon | |
 | Two great walks from Marldon to Berry Pomeroy Castle through rural countryside which has changed little since the middle ages |
| Cockington | |
.jpg) | Two pleasant walks through this most enchanting village,known for its gift shops,craft centre,tea gardens and Drum Inn,designed by Lutyens. |
