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South Molton Walks

walking into the past
1 hour walks

South Molton , an unspoilt market town dating back to the Saxons, prospered as a result of the wool trade.

Point of Interest
  • Quince Honey Farm:A unique family-friendly attraction where visitors can learn about beekeeping, enjoy interactive exhibits, and purchase honey-related products.
  • South Molton Museum:Showcasing the town’s history, from its medieval roots to its market-town evolution.
  • In 1964 the Beatles used South Molton Station to film part of 'A hard days night'.
PubsCoaching Inn, Kings Arms, Town Arms

Walk 1 Community Woodland (2.4 miles)

Difficulty:

A pleasant short circular walk around South Molton to the Community Woodland.

The Community Woodland offers walkers a rich variety of scenic paths to explore.

Along our route, we pass a memorial dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II.

The pannier market is well worth a visit!

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Map of South Molton to Community Woodland Circular Walk

Map of Walk 1

Walk 2 North Molton (6.2 miles)

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Poltimore Inn

This quite strenuous but rewarding pub walk to North Molton, a charming village , also unaffected by change and , perhaps importantly, boasting a pub (the Poltimore Inn) !

The Walk

AFrom Car park head towards the A361 following Station Road

B The walk passes Riverside Caravan & Camping Park

It continues towards - but does not cross - Bicknor Bridge.

C From here it follows the river Mole on your right

D At the T junction turn left into East Street towards the North Molton's Pubs & Church.

EJust before a garage on right where the lane splits take left fork (Burcombe Hill) then almost immediately take Holdridge Lane on left.

The lane becomes a track as you descend fairly steeply towards the river and Bicknor Bridge.

Turn right and retrace steps back to car park

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Map of South Molton to North Molton Circular Walk

Map of Walk 2

 Walks near South Molton:
 Rackenford
Enjoy a scenic walk through rural Devon, following part of the Two Moors Way and skirting Knowstone Moor.
  
 Calverleigh
Great hill walks to Loxbeare Church using footpaths and quiet lanes.
  
 Tiverton
Various options including a delightful canal walk - you may meet a shire horse pulling a barge!
  
 Witheridge
Enjoy a rural walk following part of the Tarka Trail explores the hidden and more secluded woodlands and streams of Devon.