 | Best Devon Walks |
| | Best Devon Walks |
| Best Marldon Walks |
| 5 TOP Walks |
| Walk 1 | Berry Pomeroy Castle |
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| 5.7 miles (2h 20) | |
| 11400+ steps | |
| Walk 2 | Berry Pomeroy Castle |
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| 9.1 miles (3h 40) | |
| 18200+ steps | |
| Walk 3 | Strainytor Copse |
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| 2.5 miles (1h 10) | |
| 5000+ steps | |
| Walk 4 | Gallows Gate |
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| 5.4 miles (2h 20) | |
| 10800+ steps | |
| Walk 5 | Marldon to Compton Castle |
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| 5.6 miles (2h 20) | |
| 11200+ steps | |
| Nearby |
Both walks follow part of the most scenic John Musgrave Trail, a long distance route linking Torquay ,Totnes and Brixham & designed to interest the walker!
You can d ownload the trail here.
Berry Pomeroy Castle was built in Tudor times and is said to be haunted by the spirits of two ladies.
Marldon's 14th century church is worth a visit.
Near here: the annual 'Apple Pie Fair' dating back to the 18th century has recently been revived and is held on the last Saturday in July.
 | Old part of Marldon
near Church Berry Pomeroy Castle Marldon Christmas Farm Old Torbay Aircraft Museum |
 | Church House Inn |
 | Residential: Marldon Cross Hill |
 | SATNAV Postcode:near TQ3 1PA |
| Walk 1 Berry Pomeroy Castle (5.7 miles) |
Difficulty:
A long but not too strenuous country walk to Berry Pomeroy Castle following picturesque sections of the John Musgrave Heritage Trail.
The Walk
A The public footpath path takes you along Marldon Christmas Tree farm.
BThere is a short stretch along the old Totnes Road containing some traffic.
C A small diversion leads you to the site of old Torbay Aircraft Museum.
Unfortunately all aircraft have been sold and the museum no longer exists.
D Berry Pomeroy Castle is now owned by English Heritage - check here for prices & opening times.
You follow the well signed and carefully maintained John Musgrave Heritage Trail back to Marldon.
E Old village of Marldon.
The church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist , was built in the 14th century.
Perhaps divert to the 
Church House Inn
length: | 5.7 miles |
time: | 2 hrs 20 mins |
terrain: | tracks, paths |
| lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
quality of track | **** |
Map of Walk 1
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 | Walk 2 Berry Pomeroy Castle (9.1 miles) |
Difficulty:
A great 9 mile hike to Berry Pomeroy castle exploring the tranquil countryside north west of Marldon.
The route returns via the impressive John Musgrave Trail.
There are unfortunately no pubs en route.
 | the busy A381 has to be crossed twice - both without islands. This makes the walk unsuitable for children. |
Map of Walk 2
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| Walk 3 Strainytor Copse (2.5 miles) |
Difficulty:
This walk follows public footpaths and quiet lanes and joins part of the John Musgrave Heritage Trail.
Map of Walk 3
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| Walk 4 Gallows Gate (5.4 miles) |  |
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Difficulty:
A very pleasant 5 mile hike to Cockington using a new cycle path to Gallows Gate.
It follows part of the popular John Musgrave Trail.
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| Walk 5 Marldon to Compton Castle (5.6 miles) |  |
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Difficulty:
A long but rewarding hike to Compton Castle through a medieval & unspoilt part of Devon with extensive views and a scenic landscape.
The walk follows public footpaths, tracks and generally quiet lanes, but see caution below.
 | The lane through Compton is subject to heavy traffic. |
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| Walks near Marldon |
| Gallows Gate |
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| A circular walk linking Marldon & Cockington |
| Totnes |
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| Town Trail & Best Circular Pub Walks around Totnes and along the river Dart |
| Compton Castle |
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| Quite a strenuous but rewarding walk to an old windmill offering extensive views. |
| 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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