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Dittisham Walks a scenic landscape overlooking the Dart
The picturesque village of Dittisham once known for its unique plum trees offers a pedestrian ferry service to Agatha Christie's Greenway.
The estate is now run by the National Trust.
It is testimony to the Dittisham's attraction, that two long distance hiking routes, the Dart Valley Trail & the John Musgrave Heritage Trail,run through the village.
Check out Greenway and Dittisham Ferry.
Car access to Dittisham is somewhat tricky - we recommend the turn off from the A3122 to Dowton.
When entering Dittisham do not take a lane to the ferry but follow directions for Car Park and toilets.
Alternatively, you can walk to Dittisham from Dartmouth - see below.
The village is believed to have been named after Deedas, a Saxon lord.
There are two pubs in Dittisham:
It is testimony to the Dittisham's attraction, that two long distance hiking routes, the Dart Valley Trail & the John Musgrave Heritage Trail,run through the village.
Check out Greenway and Dittisham Ferry.
Car access to Dittisham is somewhat tricky - we recommend the turn off from the A3122 to Dowton.
When entering Dittisham do not take a lane to the ferry but follow directions for Car Park and toilets.
Alternatively, you can walk to Dittisham from Dartmouth - see below.
The village is believed to have been named after Deedas, a Saxon lord.
There are two pubs in Dittisham:Walk 1
| Walk 1 Dittisham to East Cornworthy (3.6 miles) | Time:1h 30 mins |  |
 Dittisham From Greenway |  Tap map for larger version | ||||
 | Dittisham Pay & Display Car Park | ||||
 | see main parking area | ||||
A As you exit the car park turn right into Ham Lane. Continue in land for miles . At T junction turn right then take steps on right down to Lower Street. Continue past church yard through a residential area until you reach Higher street. Turn right. following the John Musgrave Trail. B If the tide is low turn right across a small foot bridge then cross lane into a foot path else continue and take next bridge then take foot path on left. C At East Cornworthy turn left into a lane ; continue and after crossing a bridge take the next lane right; this takes you past Old Coombe Mill. At the next junction with fingerpost marked Barberry follow signs for Kingston ; do not turn off towards Kingston but continue along this green lane for 0.7 miles. D Where the lane bends sharply to the left with track and footpath on right take the public footpath between hedges back towards Dittisham. There are several climbs and descents. | |||||
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| Walks near Dittisham: | |
| Dartmouth | |
 | Dartmouth with its narrow streets and ye olde buildings offers the walker many places of interest including the Boat Float and Castle. |
| Totnes | |
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Town Trail & Popular Circular Pub Walks around Totnes and along the river Dart |
| Torcross | |
 | Great coastal walks from Torcross to Widdicome House,Beesands or the lost village of Hallsands - |
| Greenway | |
.jpg) | The tranquility and beauty of this estate gave Agatha Christie the inspiration for many a plot. Two varied and most scenic walks. |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 Dittisham to Capton Mill (6.1 miles) | Time:2h 30 mins | |
 Tap map for larger version | This delightful but strenuous walk starts and ends like walk 1 but explores the rolling landscape surrounding Dittisham. For more information on downloads of long distance hiking routes in Devon click here. Download route for GPS | ||
| see main parking area | ||
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Walk 3
| Walk 3 Dittisham to Dartmouth (3.8 miles) | Time:1h 40 mins |  |
 Tap map for larger version | This makes an ideal pub ; start either from Dartmouth or Dittisham. The walks follows part of the Dart Valley Trail using lanes,public foot and bridle paths and some residential roads. Download route for GPS | ||
| see main parking area | ||
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