Best Morchard Bishop Walks |
Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (5.4 miles) | Walk 2 (4.8 miles) | |
To Morchard Bishop | From Morchard Bishop |
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
Village of Morchard Bishop | |
London Inn | |
See below |
Coming 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:
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.
There is a short 5-10 mins stretch along the busy road. |
Start : Car Park | |
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 | *** |
FIT for Watches / GPS | |
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.
Start : Foot Path opposite Primary School into the church yard |
Free Car Park on Church Street near school at Morchard Bishop |
FREE SOUTH WEST HIKING MAP |
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