Best Devon Walks
 
Best Bishopsteignton Walks
 
2 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Bishops Palace & Golf Course
 4.5 miles (1h 50)
 difficulty 4/4 (challenging)
Walk 2 Postman's Path
 1.5 miles (40 mins)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Nearby 

This charming town with many Georgian buildings inspired by John Nash ,enjoys three pubs, one named after Bishop John de Grandisson.

He built a 14th century sanctuary chapel to provide a refuge for felons who had accepted life banishment, as they travelled from Exeter to sail from Teignmouth.
The remains of this chapel are still visible near the village church

Point of InterestWhat to explore?
parking Depends on walk
PubsCockhaven Arms
 
 
Walk 1
Bishops Palace & Golf Course (4.5 miles)
 MAP
View from the top
View From the Top

Difficulty:

This delightful walk starts with a steep climb out of Bishopsteignton, past the vineyard and the ruins of a Bishops Palace .

The climb is rewarded with splendid views of the Teign estuary. It takes you through a golf course - paths are well defined - and into a magnificent wood along Three Tree Lane.

length:
4.5 miles
time:
1 hr 50 mins
terrain:
tracks, paths
lanes
main roads
0 %
after rain
altitude range
64 - 212 m
quality of track
****
parking

Car Park off Fore Street or Cockhaven Rd

Ruins of Bishops Palace
Ruins Of Bishops Palace

 

Walk 2
Postman's Path (1.5 miles)
  MAP

Difficulty:

Fore Street
Fore Street

A short but very pleasant walk around Teignmouth Golf Course, following so called Postman's path towards White Wells.

The route uses quiet lanes and public footpaths.

Outlined in blue is part of the Teigmouth to Dawlish Way.

parking

2 Small Car Parks off country lane - see mapNOT Golf Course car park

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Dawlish
 
 
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Shaldon
 
 
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