Walk 1 (7.8 miles) | Walk 2 (3.9 miles) | |
Harford Church & Moorland | Longtimber Wood |
Proper footwear is essential as some stretches along the river are narrow and some can be muddy.
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Ivybridge is an active centre for walkers with several signed trails :
Western Beacon Trail, Hen Lake Down Trail, Longtimber Woods Trail and a Town Trail (designed by the local primary schools) .
Walk 1 Harford Church & Moorland (7.8 miles)
Difficulty:
This most varied walk combines riverside with moorland walking offering extensive views of undulating moorland , the sea and Plymouth.
The walk itself is not strenuous and follows public bridleways, footpaths and quiet lanes; however some paths are uneven and narrow.
It requires a day without rain or strong winds!
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Walk 1 with geocaches
Walks near Ivybridge: | |
Plymouth | |
![]() | Discover Plymouth's historic landmarks including the Barbican, the Plymouth Gin distillery, the Mayflower Steps, the Elizabethan House and Smeaton's Tower. |
South Brent | |
![]() | Explore the edge Darmoor following well maintained footpaths and quiet lanes with stunning views of the South Hams. |
Loddiswell | |
![]() | Delightful walks through the Avon Valley. |
Noss Mayo | |
![]() | Two Walks with excellent coastal views from a most picturesque village. |
Yealmpton | |
![]() | Two great walks from a village that boasts Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage! |
Salcombe | |
![]() | South Sands makes an ideal centre for walking to enjoy magnificent views of Devon's most dramatic coastline. |
Walk 2 Longtimber Wood (3.9 miles)
Difficulty:
This is a most popular and easy dog walk along the river Erme and through Longtimber Wood.
It includes one flight of steps.