| Popular Ottery St Mary & East Hill Walks | ||
| 3 Popular Walks | ||
Knightstone | |
| Walk 1 | East Hill |
| 5.9 miles (2h 30) | |
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| Walk 2 | Circular Walk on East Hill |
| 2.8 miles (1h 10) | |
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| Walk 3 | |
| 4.1 miles (1h 40) | |
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| Nearby |
The woods on East Hill are quite a landmark in East Devon and a favourite place for dog walking.
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Knightstone Manor East Hill Forest |
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No Pubs en route |
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Outskirts of town :entrance to Chineway Gardens |
| Walk 1 East Hill (5.9 miles) | MAP |
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Difficulty:
This long but very pleasant and varied walk replaces walk 3.
The route takes you to a very remote part of Devon using old tracks and footpaths. It skirts the woods of Easthill with spectacular views of Ottery and beyond.
The walk passes Knightstone, a private Manor, built by Thomas de Bittlesgate in 1380 and one of the best preserved medieval houses in Britain. You can sneak a glimpse of the house and gardens before negotiating the ford.
 | Walk 2 Circular Walk on East Hill (2.8 miles) |  |
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East Hill Forest
| Difficulty | |
A very pleasant walk through the forest on East Hill using mainly paths and tracks only, ideal for dogs.
There is a steep climb.
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East Hill 0.7 m off Chineway Hill - see map |
| Walk 3 |  |
| MAP |
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This walk is no longer recommended due to increased traffic on a lane to a popular farm shop! |
| Difficulty | |
The route takes you past Knightstone - see walk 1.
Cob Cottage
The walk cane be quite muddy after heavy rain ; it has a steep climb and descent. The views at the top are quite spectacular.
length: |
4.1 miles |
time: |
1 hr 30 mins |
terrain: |
tracks,paths,forest |
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main roads |
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2% |
altitude range |
67 - 245 m |
| Walks near Ottery St Mary | |
| Ottery Town | |
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This easy and varied walk crosses Knightstone estate - the private Manor is one of the best preserved medieval houses in Britain - and returns along the Otter. |
| Tipton St John | |
.jpg) | Various popular river walks from a village with a great pub. |
| Feniton | |
 | A not too strenuous walk towards Ottery St Mary taking you past the historic Cadhay Barton. |
| West Hill | |
 | A very pleasant walk along the tranquil banks of the Otter following peaceful green lanes with many beautiful views. |
| Coleridge Link | |
 | A delightful 9 mile walk following the route often taken by Coleridge. |
| Escot Park | |
.jpg) | Escot Park , designed by Capability Brown, is a hidden gem for walkers. |