Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (5.9 miles) | Walk 2 (2.8 miles) | Walk 3 (4.1 miles) |
Ottery St Mary to Easthill | Circular Walk on East Hill | Ottery St Mary to Easthill |
![]() | Knightstone Manor East Hill Forest |
![]() | No Pubs en route |
![]() | Outskirts of town :entrance to Chineway Gardens |
Walk 1 East Hill (5.9 miles)
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This long but very pleasant and varied walk replaces walk 3.
The route takes you to a very remote part of Devon using old tracks and footpaths. It skirts the woods of Easthill with spectacular views of Ottery and beyond.
The walk passes Knightstone,a private Manor,built by Thomas de Bittlesgate in 1380 and one of the best preserved medieval houses in Britain. You can sneak a glimpse of the house and gardens before negotiating the ford.
Walk 2 Circular Walk on East Hill (2.8 miles)
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A very pleasant walk through the forest on East Hill using mainly paths and tracks only,ideal for dogs.
There is a steep climb.
![]() | East Hill 0.7 m off Chineway Hill - see map |
Walk 3Ottery St Mary to Easthill (4.1 miles)
![]() | This walk is no longer recommended due to increased traffic on a lane to a popular farm shop! |
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The route takes you past Knightstone - see walk 1.
The walk cane be quite muddy after heavy rain ; it has a steep climb and descent. The views at the top are quite spectacular.
length: | 4.1 miles |
time: | 1 hr 30 mins |
terrain: | tracks,paths,forest |
lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
![]() | 2% |
altitude range | 67 - 245 m |
Walk 3
Walks near Ottery St Mary: | |
Ottery Town | |
![]() | This easy and varied walk crosses Knightstone estate - the private Manor is one of the best preserved medieval houses in Britain - and returns along the Otter. |
Tipton St John | |
![]() | Various popular river walks from a village with a great pub. |
Feniton | |
![]() | A not too strenuous walk towards Ottery St Mary taking you past the historic Cadhay Barton. |
West Hill | |
![]() | A very pleasant walk along the tranquil banks of the Otter following peaceful green lanes with many beautiful views. |
Coleridge Link | |
![]() | A delightful 9 mile walk following the route often taken by Coleridge. |
Escot Park | |
![]() | Escot Park ,designed by Capability Brown,is a hidden gem for walkers. |