 | Best Devon Walks |
| | Best Devon Walks |
| Best Gallows Gate Walk |
 | Gallow's Gate Cockington Conqueror Wood |
 | Gallows Gate Car Park, Stantor Lane |
 | The best route to the Car Park is via Gallows Gate Roundabout then take Marldon Rd heading Torquay then first lane on right signed Stantor Barton. |
Difficulty:
Distance: 5.5 miles
A great circular pub walk into Cockington following well marked foot paths and quiet lanes with lots of wild flowers during the summer.
Map of Walk 1
It includes some steep sections and starts from the spot where 4 different parish boundaries meet.
Please only do this walk if you have the gpx route on your mobile or can read maps - the return out of Cockington is quite tricky.
From the car park walk along Stantor. Lane then just before the lane becomes private turn right into a tunnel below the A380.
At the end of the tunnel turn left and continue along a permissive service road.
At the T junction turn left and follow lane past Widecombe farm.
Just before the A380 take cycle path on right and continue heading south along this path until Preston Down Road & roundabout.
Follow the John Musgrave Heritage Trail signs into Cockington.
Continue following the John Musgrave Trail out of Cockington .
Use map below or GPX to return to the car park.
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| Walks near Gallows Gate |
| Marldon |
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| Two great walks from Marldon to Berry Pomeroy Castle through rural countryside which has changed little since the middle ages |
| Cockington |
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| Two pleasant walks through this most enchanting village, known for its gift shops, craft centre, tea gardens and Drum Inn, designed by Lutyens. |
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