Best Devon Walks
 
Best Sticklepath Walks
 
2 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Sticklepath to Belstone
 4.5 miles (1h 50)
 difficulty 4/4 (challenging)
Walk 2 Along the Taw
 1.8 miles (50 mins)
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
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Two delightful walks with dramatic scenery following the meandering River Taw.

Finch Foundary
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The name probably means 'Steep Path'

Point of InterestBelstone ,river Taw and fauna along tracks
Stocks
  Finch Foundary, its National Trust shop and tea-room
PubsTaw River Inn
  
parkingSticklepath ,residential
  
parkingSATNAV Postcode:EX20 2NW
 
 
Walk 1
Sticklepath to Belstone (4.5 miles)
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River Taw
River Taw

Difficulty:

This most scenic walk follows the cascading river Taw all the way to the quaint and ancient village of Belstone, known for its stocks and pub.

The Walk

A From the Finch Foundary walk towards Taw River Inn pub and continue along main road.

B Just after crossing the river Taw turn right onto bridlepath and follow the Tarka Trail.

C Continue following this bridle path keeping close to the river -
Parts of the path are quite rocky demanding strong footwear.

D After crossing the river continue to next bridge. Cross river again and continue with river on your right.

E The path turns inland for a short while then loops right ,up a grassy hill towards Belstone. The views here are quite magnificent.

Stocks at Belstone
Stocks At Belstone

F Walk into Belstone past stocks, church and pub. At the T junction turn right then left onto a public footpath.

G When you reach a lane turn right.
Ignore first footpath on right but continue for 200m and almost at the end of a wooded area take footpath right . At the end of the path turn left into a lane.

H Take bridlepath on right and follow a bluebell and ramson lined track back to Sticklepath.

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Walk 2
Along the Taw (1.8 miles)
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Foot Bridge across the Taw
Foot Bridge across the Taw

Difficulty:

This walk follows the Taw , as above , then crosses the river to a car park returning via a country lane. Allow for at least an hour

Note:

Parts of the path along the river are quite rocky demanding strong footwear.

 

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