Much of the historic green belt around Pinhoe is sadly disappearing fast!

 

Mosshayne Mill Ruins River Clyst

Make sure you do this walk before access has been restricted!

Difficulty

Distance:4.5 miles

This popular rivided route includes Gent's farm shop, the river Clyst, the ruins of a mill, a Roman Road and the 'Blue Bridge'.

Country lane names like Mill Lane, Tithebarn, Mosshayne, Langaton, Blackhorse hint at a fascinating past threatened by modern development.

The mill must have been very important as many lanes appear to head towards its current position.

Roman coins have been found in the area and it is said that Blackhorse lane dates back to pre roman times.

Unfortunately, much of the present countryside has been earmarked for future development.

River Walk

This delightful walk takes you through Mosshayne (an old farm) ,along the Clyst ,past the ruins of a mill returning via Clyst Honiton ,Tithebarn lane and Monkerton.

The Walk

A Start from the Station and walk up Station Road to the double roundabouts then turn right and cross over at zebra crossing and continue along Main Road towards Broadclyst.

B At the traffic lights in Westclyst turn right , past the CO-OP and continue towards the outskirts of this new development, onto a path crossing a small stream .Bear left and at the end of the path turn right onto a lane.

C Small Farm shop at Gent's Farm.

Please note shop is currently closed..

D At abandoned farm buildings turn left onto a track. At the end just before the hedge turn right onto a public footpath
Continue past an old mill and follow the river into Clyst Honiton then turn right and continue along a new cyclepath along the old A30

E After crossing the bridge turn right into Blackhorse Lane, a road possibly Pre-Roman.

Continue for a short time then just after a lane joining you take a footpath and continue parallel to Blackhorse Lane, rejoining it at the end.

F After crossing the Blue Bridge turn right past the Gypsy Hotel.

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