| Popular Sticklepath Walks | ||
| 2 Popular Walks | ||
River Taw | |
| Walk 1 | Sticklepath to Belstone |
| 4.5 miles (1h 50) | |
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| Walk 2 | Along the Taw |
| 1.8 miles (50 mins) | |
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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'
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Belstone ,river Taw and fauna along tracks Stocks |
| Finch Foundary, its National Trust shop and tea-room | |
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Taw River Inn |
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Sticklepath ,residential |
| Walk 1 Sticklepath to Belstone (4.5 miles) |
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| Stocks at Belstone |
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.
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.
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
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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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| Walks near Sticklepath | |
| Okehampton | |
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Popular pub walks to Okehampton Castle & Belstone. |
| Castle Drogo Walks | |
.jpg) | Three delightful walks near Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton , ideal any time of the year! |
| South Zeal | |
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Two popular pub walks exploring North Dartmoor |
| North Tawton | |
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A very pleasant walk, most of it on footpaths, following part of the Tarka Trail along the river Taw towards Bondleigh church. |