Longdown is a small but active village on the Exeter to Dunsford road.

Difficulty:

Map of Walk 1

The Walk

A From the Car Park take foot path on right of Village Hall.

At the lane turn left and descend to Holcombe Burnell , its manor house and church.

Part of the Manor House at Holcombe Burnell dates back to Henry VIII.

A chapel built next to the manor house was destroyed and rebuilt in the early 19th century.

B As you reach a stream ignore footpath on left but climb steadily along a stream, curving slightly to the right.

When reaching a hedge on left follow this keeping hedge on your left until you come to an opening in the hedge.

C Climb stiles and enter a field . Follow hedge on left to the top.

At the lane turn right and continue for 0.3 miles.

D Just before a lane on your left , take footpath on your right and continue following the path to the bottom of the hill - Continue through a wood until you reach the track you came from.

Turn left and continue back to the car park.

The route involves two steady descents and climbs.

Walk 2 to Holcombe Burnell Church (2.3 miles)

Difficulty:

Similar to the first walk but ,on return, it follows quiet country lanes.

The walk descends into Holcombe Burnell and slowly climbs into a wooded area.

Map of Walk 2

Residential Car Park, Village Hall