
Best North Bovey Walks


North Bovey is one of the most idyllic villages in Devon. It is quite isolated and , perhaps because of this, the village has retained its original charm.
- The parish church is a Grade II listed building
- the village green is home to a number of historic buildings, including the old schoolhouse and the village pump.
- North Bovey is also a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers,
| Village stepping stones old log bridge park-like scenery | |
| the Ring of Bells | |
| North Bovey Free Car Park Moretonhampstead Court St Car Park | |
| North Bovey what3wordsh ///flasks.spruced.joins | |
| SATNAV Postcode: TQ13 8 Moretonhampstead |
Walk 1 Moretonhampstead (5 miles)
Difficulty:
Access is tricky, following narrow lanes. However , the walk can also start at Moretonhampstead.

The village has a free carpark and a delightful pub
, the Ring of Bells
The walk
This most varied circular pub walk includes a long & narrow stone bridge, stepping stones (which can be bypassed), & magnificent views of Dartmoor.
There are several steady climbs and one steep descent.
Much of the landscape assumes the appearance of an estate/park created by the second Viscount Hambleden.
The walk follows part of the Dartmoor Way and if you are in the area twe highly recommend this walk
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There is one steep climb.

North Bovey Walk
| Walks near North Bovey | |
| Moretonhampstead | |
![]() | Moretonhampstead , gateway to Dartmoor, is an ideal town for walkers to explore the lush edge of the moor. |
| Lustleigh | |
![]() | Delightful walks from a very picturesque village into a most unspoilt and dramatic part of Devon . |
| Christow | |
![]() | Delightful walk from this picturesque village to Tottiford Reservoir. |
Walk 2 Hospit Cross & Stepping Stones (3.7 miles)

Difficulty:
This delightful walk ,which is a shorter version of walk 1, starts at North Bovey's church.
Note : You do not need to cross the river using stepping stones.
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