 | Best Devon Walks |
| | Best Devon Walks |
| Best Ashcombe Walks |
| 2 TOP Walks |
 |
| Ashcombe Church |
| Walk 1 | Haldon to Ashcombe circular |
 | |
| 3.8 miles (1h 40) | |
| 7600+ steps | |
| Walk 2 | Dawlish to Ashcombe circular |
| |
| 10.9 miles (4h 30) | |
| 21800+ steps | |
| Nearby |
His colourful illustrations depict old cottages, a mill and Ashcombe church; unfortunately, there appears to be no sign of any water mill in Ashcombe.
 | See below |
 | Ashcombe Church |
A combe is a fertile valley with steep sides.
| Walk 1 Haldon to Ashcombe circular (3.8 miles) |
Difficulty:
The walk includes a steep descent and climb.
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- '
| Haldon Obelisk Car Park |
Map of Walk 1
 | Walk 2 Dawlish to Ashcombe circular (10.9 miles) |
| Church Street,Dawlish |
 | A stretch along a country lane may be subject to traffic. |
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 Travels In Georgian Devon) .
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.
Map of Walk 2
Download Route
| Download GPX | Mobile or GPS | |
| Download FIT | Watches |
There is one steep climb.
| (©) Pinns UK |
