Best Devon Walks
 
Aylesbeare Common
 
3 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Aylesbeare Common Short
 1.9 miles (50 mins)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Walk 2 Aylesbeare Common Long
 3.1 miles (1h 20)
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
Walk 3 Aylesbeare & Common
 5.2 miles (2h 10)
 difficulty 4/4 (challenging)
Nearby 

It's quite remarkable that during WWII this area had an 'airstrip' lit up at night as a decoy for Exeter Airport.

busy crossing Walks 1 & 2 cross a busy road

Point of InterestExtensive views
PubsWalk 3 Aylesbeare Inn
  
parkingPark at Hawkerland, just off the Exeter to Sidmouth Road (A3052) . Turn into lane to Stonyford then park on left.
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directions
  • SATNAV Postcode: EX10 0BL
 
 
Walk 1
Aylesbeare Common Short (1.9 miles)
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Aylesbeare Common
Aylesbeare Common

A short and easy dog walk to several ponds full of insects - a photographer's dream!

Difficulty:

The route uses well defined tracks and offers stunning views of Mutter's Moor and the sea.

 

Walk 2
Aylesbeare Common Long (3.1 miles)
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This is a very popular walk through two commons, Harpford & Aylesbeare.

Difficulty:

During the winter , wellies are recommended as the public footpath through the woods follows a stream and can be quite muddy.

Please note the busy A3052 has to be crossed twice.

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Walk 3
Aylesbeare & Common (5.2 miles)
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Aylesbeare Pub
Aylesbeare Pub

This 5 mile hike starts near the Aylesbeare Inn and gently climbs up to the Common where the views are quite stunning.

Difficulty:

parking Aylesbeare near Pub

 

Walk 3 
terrain:
tracks, common
lanes ,fields
 
main roads
1 %
wellies
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altitude range
  71 - 150 m
quality of track
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Route 
  
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 Walks near Aylesbeare Common
 
Hawkerland
 
 
A very easy dog walk offering expansive views towards the sea across a gently rolling heath land
 
Aylesbeare Village
 
 
An easy walk exploring the rural and peaceful life around Aylesbeare and Perkin's Village using quiet lanes and public footpaths - ideal for a spring or summer's day. Spectacular views of Exeter & Haldon.
 
Newton Poppleford
 
 
Delightful river and pub walks. A must, if you are in the area.