Three peaceful walks from a village known for its grand detached houses.

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Bendarroch Rd West Hill

Map of Walk 1

Walk 2 Venn Ottery Common (1.4 miles)

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The heath is of national importance for many rare and threatened species.

The route offers extensive views and a varied landscape.

It follows public bridle and foot paths.

Paths can be muddy after heavy rain.

Map of Walk 2

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Walk 3 Tipton St John (4.7 miles)

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The Golden Lion, Tipton St John

Turn right when you join a (sometimes busy!) lane at Fluxton then after 150m turn left into a track. This links up with the old railway line between Exmouth and Sidmouth Junction. Thurn left then after 1090m turn right onto a path leading you to the river.

Turn right then after a while cross a footbridge.

Cross bridge e and follow a public footpath to Tipton St John.

The route continues using bridleways and tracks then returns via Venn Ottery Common.

Map of Walk 3

Higher Broad Oak Road, near junction with Aylesbeare Road

	Walk 4 West Hill to Ottery St Mary (7.9 miles)
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This long but delightful and most popular walk initially following peaceful green lanes (Toadpit Lane & Birdcage Lane) offers many beautiful views and takes you along the tranquil banks of the Otter.

At Birdcage you follow an ancient perhaps pre-Roman track with spectacular views of Hembury Castle .

It wasn't so peaceful on July 17th 1980 when the pilot of Viscount had to make an emergency landing in a field near the dismantled railway; thanks to his skill and local knowledge the only casualties were two sheep.