Best Devon Walks
 
Best Buckland Abbey Walks
 
3 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Yellow Walk
 difficulty 1/4 (easy)
 1 mile (30 mins)
 2000+ steps
Walk 2 Green Walk
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
 2.6 miles (1h 10)
 5200+ steps
Walk 3 Blue Walk
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
 3 miles (1h 20)
 6000+ steps
Nearby 

Sir Francis Drake lived in Buckland Abbey (National Trust) , land owned by the monks.

Walter Raleigh

You do not need to be a member of the National Trust for any of the walks

Where to Eat?
Restaurant Buckfast Abbey
Point of InterestWhat to explore?
parking Pay & Display
Free ticket issued to members .
parking
  • The best route to Buckland Abbey is via Yelverton ,then Crapstone.
  • SATNAV postcode:PL20 6EY
Walk 1
Yellow Walk (1 mile )
Buckland Abbey
Buckland Abbey

Difficulty:

A very pleasant circular walk around Buckland Abbey.

You do not need to be a member of the National Trust to do this walk.

This walk is ideal for exploring the grounds and history of Buckland Abbey , a popular option for families with young children.

Map of Buckland Abbey Yellow Walk

Map of Walk 1

 

Walk 2
Green Walk (2.6 miles)

Difficulty:

It starts at the Cart Pond and takes in a variety of habitats, including woodland, meadow, and riverside.

Along the way, you can see a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and birds. You can also find information about the history of the abbey and the estate.

Point of InterestWhat to explore?
  • t the Cart Pond, used by the monks to water their animals.
  • The remains of the abbey's fishponds
  • Blue bells in spring

This walk includes a steady climb and descent.

 

Map of Buckland Abbey Green Walk

Map of Walk 2

 

Walk 3
Blue Walk (3 miles)

Difficulty:

This is a most popular walk. .

The route includes a steepish climb.

Map of Buckland Abbey Blue Walk

Map of Walk 3

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