Walk 1
Walk 1 to Oare (2.6 miles) | Time:1h 10 mins |
This is a short and easy walk through part of the countryside which inspired R.D. Blackmore to write Lorna Doone. It follows quiet lanes,tracks and foot paths. A At Oare's St Mary Church , Blackmore's Carver Doone shot Lorna during the wedding ceremony with John Ridd. Blackmore based Lorna Doone on many of the tales he heard from his father who at one time was rector of Oare Church. |
Lorna Doone Farm St Mary's Church, Oare Blackmore Memorial Waterslide | |||
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Walks near Malmsmead: | |
Porlock & Porlock Weir | |
Porlock and Porlock Weir, a quiet little harbour nearby, are both popular tourist attractions. | |
Lynmouth | |
Of the many spectacular coastal walks in Britian,this must rank as one of the top 5 walks! | |
Hunters Inn | |
Hunter's Inn , a walker's favourite pub, lies secluded in the river Heddon valley. | |
Dunster | |
The historic & picturesque village of Dunster on the edge of Exmoor & the Quantocks makes an ideal centre for walkers. | |
Walk 2
Walk 2 Bagworthy Waters & Medieval Village (4.8 miles) | Time:1h 10 mins |
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Walk 3
Walk 3 to Brendon (4.2 miles) | Time:1h 50 mins |
A delightful pub walk from Malmsmead to Brendon following mainly foot & bridle paths. After heavy rain some stretches can be muddy. | |||
After Brendon, you join the Colredige Way, a long distance hiking route named after the poet Sam Coleridge. | |||
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