Best Devon Walks
 
Best Newton Poppleford Walks
 
3 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Orchards & the Otter
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
 2.9 miles (1h 20)
 5800+ steps
Walk 2 Harpford Common
 difficulty 4/4 (challenging)
 5.5 miles (2h 20)
 11000+ steps
Walk 3 Along the Otter to Tipton
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
 3.5 miles (1h 30)
 7000+ steps
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Newton Poppleford is a charming English village in East Devon, nestled by the River Otter, offering picturesque countryside views & historic cottages.

The name means New Settlement near Pebble Ford

PubsCannon Inn (check if open)
  
more cream tea walksSouthern Cross Tearoom
  
parking1) Behind Church
 2) Recreation Ground, Back Lane
Walk 1
Orchards & the Otter (2.9 miles)
Orchard
Orchard

Difficulty:

This shortish walk offers extensive views of Newton Poppleford. following well maintained footpaths and joining the East Devon Way near Southerton, a charming old Devon village.

It returns via an impressive orchard and the river Otter.

There are two steady climbs and several stiles.

Map of Newton Poppleford , Orchards and the Otter Circular Walk

Map of Walk 1

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Walk 2
Harpford Common (5.5 miles)
Harpford Common
Harpford Common

This pleasant and most popular 5+ mile hike crosses the beautiful Harpford Common - some stretches can be muddy - and takes you high above the river Otter.

busy crossingTake care when crossing the busy A3052 (Exeter - Sidmouth).

Difficulty:

Take care when crossing the busy A3052 (Exeter - Sidmouth).

terrain:
tracks, paths
lanes
Toilets
Carpark
main roads
2 mins
10%
altitude range
19 - 109 m

Map of circular walk from Newton Poppleford to Harpford Common

Map of Walk 2

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Walk 3
Along the Otter to Tipton (3.5 miles)
Venn Ottery Saxon Tower
Venn Ottery Saxon Tower

This gentle walk takes you along the river Otter to Tipton St John then returns via Venn Ottery church and its Saxon tower and a large orchard.

Difficulty:

If it's sunny you can check the time using 'Venn Ottery SolarTime'. Venn Ottery ( wetland near the Otter) was once more important then Tipton.

Look out for Venn Ottery Barton , a farmhouse dating back to the mid 16th century.

Venn Ottery Solar Time
Venn Ottery Solar Time

Not surprisingly, the countryside it traverses is known as an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Wellies after rain are recommended.

Newton People used to boast a 'crape and silk factory' along the banks of the river Otter and during the 19th century many villages were employed in making Honiton lace.

Map of Newton Poppleford to Tipton Circular river Walk

Map of Walk 3

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parkingRecreation Ground, Back Lane
 Walks near Newton Poppleford
 
Harpford Wood
 
 
Delightful (pub) walks through Harpford Wood, a most dramatic and ancient wood containing unique fauna.
 
Tipton St John
 
 
A very pleasant walk along the Otter.
 
Sidmouth
 
 
Great walks combining forests, moorland and sea with breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast.
 
Hawkerland Valley
 
 
Exploring a moorland used for storing essential D Day equipment.