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Best Offwell Walks

bluebells and woods teeming with wildlife
Walk 1  (50 minutes)Walk 2  (4.5 miles)

Offwell Woods, known for its bluebells and rich wildlife, are managed by the Offwell and Woodland and Wildlife Trust.

Offwell refers to a Well once belonging to Offa.

Point of InterestBluebells
Woodland Centre
  
parkingVillage hall or limited residential parking near church

FAQ

Is there a walk with a pub en route?

No? There are no pubs en route or in the village.

Is there a longer walk from Offwell?

Yes. A 4.5 mile walk via Colwell Barton (walk 2)

Can I download the Offwell walking routes To my GPS?

Yes. The routes have downloadable GPX files for compatible GPS devices And mobile navigation applications, as well as FIT files for compatible sports watches.

Where can I park To start a walk In Offwell?

There Is a free car park near the village community centre

Where can I find out more about GSX or FIT files?

Check out this link.

Walk 1  Short Walk (2 miles)

Difficulty:

A popular woodland walk entering part of the Wetlands, a conservation area .

It follows public and permissive footpaths and quiet lanes.

Blue Bells

There is no official car park in Offwell but there is some space west of the village, nr Woodland Close, see P on larger map.

Download Route

Download GPX  Mobile or GPS
   
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Map of Offwell Short Walk Circular Walk
Map of Walk 1 
 Walks near Offwell
  
 Honiton to Offwell Circular
You pass the Bishop's tower, an eighty foot tall square tower built by Bishop Edward Copplestone in 1828.
  
 Kilmington
A delightful dog friendly walk, mainly through woods, to the old beacon house where a lookout was posted to keep a wary eye for Armada ships
  
 Dalwood
Dalwood offers the walker a network of public footpaths to enjoy Devon's unspoilt rolling hills.
  

Walk 2  Colwell Barton Walk (4.5 miles)

Difficulty:

Footbridge

This enjoyable walk takes you through remote woodlands and past the Woodland Centre  where 107 different species of lichens have been recorded.

Most of the tracks are well maintained but be prepared for some boggy areas and a fairly steep climb.

terrain:
tracks paths lanes
 
styles
yes
main roads
0%
altitude range
78 - 202 m

Download Route

Download GPX  Mobile or GPS
   
Download FIT  Watches
 
Google Earth  
elevation

There is one steep climb.


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