Best North Bovey Walks

2 TOP Walks

Walk 1	Moretonhampstead

	5 miles (2h 10)
	10000+ steps
Walk 2	Hospit Cross & Stepping Stones

	3.7 miles (1h 30)
	7400+ steps
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North Bovey is one of the most idyllic villages in Devon. It is quite isolated and , perhaps because of this, the village has retained its original charm.

The parish church is a Grade II listed building
the village green is home to a number of historic buildings, including the old schoolhouse and the village pump.
North Bovey is also a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers,

	Village stepping stones old log bridge park-like scenery
	the Ring of Bells

	North Bovey Free Car Park Moretonhampstead Court St Car Park

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	SATNAV Postcode: TQ13 8 Moretonhampstead

Walk 1
Moretonhampstead (5 miles)

North Bovey

Difficulty:

Access is tricky, following narrow lanes. However , the walk can also start at Moretonhampstead.

The village has a free carpark and a delightful pub , the Ring of Bells

The walk

This most varied circular pub walk includes a long & narrow stone bridge, stepping stones (which can be bypassed), & magnificent views of Dartmoor.

There are several steady climbs and one steep descent.

Much of the landscape assumes the appearance of an estate/park created by the second Viscount Hambleden.

The walk follows part of the Dartmoor Way and if you are in the area twe highly recommend this walk

Map of Walk 1

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There is one steep climb.

Walk 2
Hospit Cross & Stepping Stones (3.7 miles)

Stepping Stones North Bovey

Difficulty:

This delightful walk ,which is a shorter version of walk 1, starts at North Bovey's church.

Note : You do not need to cross the river using stepping stones.

Map of Walk 2

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Walks near North Bovey

Moretonhampstead, gateway to Dartmoor, is an ideal town for walkers to explore the lush edge of the moor.

Delightful walks from a very picturesque village into a most unspoilt and dramatic part of Devon .

Delightful walk from this picturesque village to Tottiford Reservoir.