The picturesque village of Dittisham once known for its unique plum trees offers a pedestrian ferry service to Agatha Christie's Greenway.

Ferry Boat Inn

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spectacular views of the river Dart

The Walk

A As you exit the car park turn right into Ham Lane. Continue in land for miles . At T junction turn right then take steps on right down to Lower Street. Continue past church yard through a residential area until you reach Higher street.
Turn right. following the John Musgrave Trail.

B If the tide is low turn right across a small foot bridge then cross lane into a foot path else continue and take next bridge then take foot path on left.

C At East Cornworthy turn left into a lane ; continue and after crossing a bridge take the next lane right; this takes you past Old Coombe Mill.
At the next junction with fingerpost marked Barberry follow signs for Kingston ; do not turn off towards Kingston but continue along this green lane for 0.7 miles.

D Where the lane bends sharply to the left with track and footpath on right take the public footpath between hedges back towards Dittisham.

E Turn right into Higher Street. Continue past Post Office and  the Red Lion into The Level.

F After 0.2 miles turn left towards the Ferry.

Follow path along the beach passing the  Ferry Boat Inn back to the car park.

There are several climbs and descents.

Map of Walk 1

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Walk 2 Dittisham to Capton Mill (6.1 miles)

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Map of Walk 2

Walk 3 Dittisham to Dartmouth (3.8 miles)

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The walks follows part of the Dart Valley Trail using lanes, public foot and bridle paths and some residential roads.

Map of Walk 3