The walk follows the lush and undisturbed valley of the Dawlish Waters and retraces a route vividly described by the 18th century John Swete in his 'Journal Eleven' (from his Tavels In Georgian Devon) .

Ashcombe Bridge Today

His colourful illustrations depict old cottages, a mill and Ashcombe church; unfortunately, there appears to be no sign of any water mill in Ashcombe.

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Church Street,Dawlish

hamlet of Ashcombe

Distance: 10.9 miles

Difficulty:

The church, dedicated to Saint Nectan, has 13th century lancet windows and a 14th century chancel arch.

'The cottages were more frequent as I approached the church... the scenery was not only picturesque but romantic- '

The walk continues up 'a steep hill, mounting to an elevated ridge' ; the walk descends through a forest and winds itself back up to the ridge which offers commanding views of the Exe.

The walk through 'Long Lane' can be muddy.

Some stretches along a country lane may be subject to traffic.

length:	10.9 miles
terrain:	tracks, paths
	lanes
main roads	0 %
	yes
altitude range	18 - 117 m
quality of track	****

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