This delightful walk takes you into a most unspoilt and dramatic part of Devon following the river Bovey.
Parking in Lustleigh is very limited - there being no official car park. You may find some spaces near the church and along Lower Knowle Road.
We therefore recommend you start at Parke (charges apply) and walk to the picturesque village of Lustleigh.
AParke now belongs to the National Trust covering 250 acres of parkland .
Home Farm Cafe opens from 10 am.
BThe route runs parallel to lane following a well defined path.
C Site of Pullabrook Halt on the abandoned railway line to Moretonhampstead.
D An old Packhorse bridge wide enough for one horse with sidebags . Turn right into a public footpath. There follows a steep climb into Lustleigh.
E In Lustleigh you can enjoy refreshments at
the Cleave or
the Primrose Tea Room before returning.
The route follows a bridle path past the cricket grounds then joins a lane. Turn left towards Brookfield.
F At the junction with postbox turn right into a lane which soon changes into a footpath. Continue through Higham Knowle Wood then onto a lane .Where this lane splits take right fork.
G The old railway bridge.Take footpath into Parke
H A pleasant stroll along the river Bovey
There are some steep climbs.