![]() | Best Devon Walks |
Best Poltimore Walks |
4 TOP Walks |
Walk 1 | Poltimore to Huxham |
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3.5 miles (1h 30) | |
7000+ steps | |
Walk 2 | Short Walk |
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1.5 miles (40 mins) | |
3000+ steps | |
Walk 3 | To Killerton & Broadclyst |
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6.2 miles (2h 30) | |
12400+ steps | |
Walk 4 | Poltimore & Broadclyst |
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5 miles (2h 10) | |
10000+ steps | |
Nearby |
Today deer roam freely in this area. The house & grounds are open on special occasions.
'more' means marshy upland
![]() | Poltimore House Battle of Pinhoe |
![]() | No Pub in Poltimore Lord Poltimore forbade any pub to be built on his estate. |
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Walk 1 Poltimore to Huxham (3.5 miles) |
Difficulty:
This short walk takes you through Huxham forest (part of the track could be muddy) and into Huxham with its small church.and exclusive Barton Cross Hotel.
Walking out of Poltimore, just beyond where you join a footpath, the battle of Pinhoe took place between the Danes and Saxons. The Danes were victorious.
Map of Walk 1
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There is one steady climb.
![]() | Walk 2 Short Walk (1.5 miles) |
Difficulty:
A gentle and pleasant rural walk through a peaceful landscape using mainly quiet country lanes. It takes you past the popular farm shop.
The route includes one style.
This is one of our 'Thirty Minute Walks' | ![]() |
Map of Walk 2
![]() | Walk 3 To Killerton & Broadclyst (6.2 miles) |
Difficulty:
This fairly easy longer walk takes you past Danes Wood to Killerton Gardens returning via Broadclyst following the old Two Counties Way.
There is a Cafe in Killerton.
Map of Walk 3
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![]() | Walk 4 Poltimore & Broadclyst (5 miles) | ![]() |
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Difficulty:
This is a pleasant but quite strenuous circular walk via Pinhoe and Broadclyst.
During the winter or periods of long rain, wellingtons are recommended as some paths can be quite muddy.
The walk contains a steep climb and descent and follows a narrow pavement along a busy road between Pinhoe and Broadclyst.
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Walks near Poltimore |
Broadclyst Windmill |
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Gentle walks towards Broadclyst's windmill. |
Killerton |
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A delightful family walk skirting Killerton Gardens to Columbjohn's chapel. |
Ashclyst Forest |
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Various easy walks and trails through a forest now maintained by the National Trust |
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