| Popular Cockwood Walks | ||
| 2 Popular Walks | ||
Cockwood Harbour | |
| Walk 1 | Starcross to Cockwood |
| 7.2 miles (3 hours) | |
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| Walk 2 | Short Walk around Cockwood |
| 1.6 miles (40 mins) | |
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Starcross is today famous for Brunel's Atmospheric Railway.In the past it was known for it's 'cockles and oysters'
| Walk 1 Starcross to Cockwood (7.2 miles) |
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It was always a popular place during the 19th century . 'Many persons resort to it who cannot bear the stronger sea air of the coast.It had it's name from a cross which formerly stood near the landing place on the estuary'. During the regetta 'balls and assemblies' were held in The Courtenay Arms.There used to be a 'pleasure-fair on White-Wednesday'.
The walks takes you along the Exe estuary, through Cockwood and towards Mamhead.
There are two pubs 
in Cockwood, the Anchor Inn,specialising in seafood and once a haven for seamen and smugglers, and the Ship Inn, equally pleasant.
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Starcross Free Car Park |
There is one steep climb.
 | Walk 2 Short Walk around Cockwood (1.6 miles) |  |
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This is a very popular walk starting near Cockwood harbour involving one steady climb and descent with views of Haldon and the estuary.
View of Mamhead
The walk passes a wood on your left where , not so long ago, pigs were kept.
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Small Parking Area off Dawlish to Starcross road, near railway line - see P on map. |
| Walks near Cockwood | |
| Kenton | |
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See the estuary and the sea stretch in front of you while you walk towards Starcross. |
| Dawlish Countryside Park | |
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A unique opportunity to enjoy Devon's native wildlife , flowers and grasses.The views of the coastline,Haldon,the Obelisk and Mamhead House are quite spectacular. |
| Dawlish | |
.jpg) | Great walks from Dawlish , known for its sandy beaches, black swans & the Brunel railway line along its coast. |