Best Morchard Bishop Walks

 
1 hour walks
    
Select Your WalkWalk 1 (5.4 miles)Walk 2 (4.8 miles)
  To Morchard Bishop From Morchard Bishop

Morchard (Large Wood) Bishop lies almost halfway on the Two Moors Way .

In the village you will find a detailed map of all the footpaths in the area , a welcome sign to all walkers and hikers.

Some stretches may be muddy after heavy rainfall.

The name means Large Wood heald by the Bishop of Exeter

Point of InterestVillage of Morchard Bishop
  
PubsLondon Inn
  
parkingSee below
parkingComing from Crediton Car Park is on left, A369, opposite Devonshire Dumpling pub Post Code:EX17 5LP

Walk 1 to Morchard Bishop (5.4 miles)

Difficulty:

London Inn
Famous London Inn

This pleasant country 5 mile hike follows part of the Two Moors Way, a long distance hiking route.

It is well signed and well maintained and offers some spectacular views of Dartmoor.

Parking :For those who prefer to walk to the pub :Car Park at turn off to Downs St Mary from the A377 opposite a pub.

There is a short 5-10 mins stretch along the busy road.

busy crossingThere is a short 5-10 mins stretch along the busy road.
  
starting PointStart : Car Park
  
parking Free Car Park see map EX17 5LP

 

length:
5.4 miles
time:
2 hr 20 mins
terrain:
tracks bridle/ paths
lanes
main roads
5-10 mins
yes
altitude range
85 - 290m
quality of track
***
  
  
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morchard bishop map

Map of Walk 1

 Walks near Morchard Bishop
  
 Lapford
A lovely country walk from a friendly village so typical of 'old' Devon.
  
  Kennerleigh
Several walks into Deepest Devon with many views to enjoy.
 
 Colebrooke
The landscape around has not been changed for centuries and is dotted with old Devon cottages and manor houses. A very pleasant pub walk.
  
 
 Witheridge
A pleasant rural (pub) walk exploring the hidden and more secluded areas, the woodlands and streams tucked between the ridges.It follows part of the Tarka Trail.
  
  

Walk 2 From Morchard Bishop (4.8 miles)

Difficulty:

A slightly shorter walk avoiding busy road.

There is no pub en route.

starting PointStart : Foot Path opposite Primary School into the church yard
  
parking Free Car Park on Church Street near school at Morchard Bishop

 

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