| Walk 1 (4.3 miles) | Walk 2 (1.6 miles) | Walk 3 (2.1 miles) |
| to Uplowman | a village trail | Grand Western Canal |
Sampford Peverell has still retained its unique medieval character.
The name means a 'sandy ford in land belonging to the Peverells' .
Various instructive information boards retell the history of this delightful village.
It even boasted a castle,pond and mill.
 | Grand Western Canal Uplowman Church Village of Sampford Peverell |
 | The Globe Inn The Merriemeade (Redwoods Inn in Uplowman) |
 | Free Car Park near Spar shop |
Walk 1 to Uplowman (4.3 miles)
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This pleasant walk follows part of the peaceful Grand Western Canal and explores the remote hills and fields around Sampford Peverell. You pass the mill and drained pond near Sampford Manor.
It takes you into Uplowman which boast a popular pub,
the Redwoods Inn.
Though stiles and kissingates are well maintained,the paths in some of the fields may be unclear - no problems with a gps.
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There is one steep climb.
Walk 1
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length: | 4.3 miles |
time: | 1 hr 50 mins |
terrain: | fields tracks ,paths |
| lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
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altitude range | 93 - 146 m |
quality of track | *** |
stiles | |
Walk 2 a village trail (1.6 miles)
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A short walk to enjoy Sampford Peverell's medieval and Victorian heritage.
Part of the footpath to the site of the castle can be muddy.
Walk 2
Walk 3 Grand Western Canal (2.1 miles)
| Difficulty | |
This easy and very pleasing walk,similar to walk 2,follows a longer stretch of the Grand Western Canal using public footpaths.
Expect some muddy patches after heavy rain.
Walk 3
