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Stover Country Park Walks
Stover Country Park , once part of a large estate owned by James Templer, is an ideal centre for both long and short family walks.
The park with its large lake and a rich variety of habitats, all carefully marked with instructive notice boards.,has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
You can also follow a Poetry Trail celebrating the poems of Ted Hughes who lived for most of his life in North Tawton,Devon and was a favourite amongst many primary school children.
How do I get there?
Off the A382, almost opposite entrance to Trago Mills. It is well signed!
All walks start facing the lake with the Information centre & Toilets on your right.
You can also follow a Poetry Trail celebrating the poems of Ted Hughes who lived for most of his life in North Tawton,Devon and was a favourite amongst many primary school children.
How do I get there?
Off the A382, almost opposite entrance to Trago Mills. It is well signed!
All walks start facing the lake with the Information centre & Toilets on your right.
Walk 1
| Walk 1 Stover Park (2.1 miles) | Time:1h |  |
 Tap map for larger version |  Stover Country Park | |||
This delightful and easy walk follows part of the Poetry Trail exploring a number of different habitats. The route passes a majestic almost hidden and neglected 19th century gatehouse. |
 Stover Gatehouse |  | Stover Country Park, Ted Hughes Trail Disused Canal | |
 | see main parking area | ||
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| Walks near Stover Country Park: | |
| Bovey Tracey | |
.jpg) | This popular and fairly easy walk follows well maintained footpaths through the beautiful Parke estate,near Bovey Tracey,now belonging to the National Trust. |
| Chudleigh Knighton | |
.jpg) | A varied walk leading to the delightful Stover Park following part of the Templer Way along the graceful river Teign - with easy access for paddling! |
| Haytor | |
.jpg) | There is much more to Haytor than a steep climb to the Tor and back again!. Two very popular and fairly easy walks in search of a lost village. |
| Lustleigh | |
.jpg) | Several popular walks from a very picturesque village into a most unspoilt and dramatic part of Devon |
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Walk 2
| Walk 2 Stover Park & river Teign (2.4 miles) | Time:1h |  |
 River Teign |  Tap map for larger version | ||
Another easy and most enjoyable walk following part of the Templer Way to the river Teign. It is well marked as the Heritage Trail. | |||
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Walk 3
| Walk 3 Stover Park to Chudleigh Knighton (8.5 miles) | Time:3h 30 mins |  |
 Clay Cutters Arms |  Tap map for larger version | ||
Enjoy a fairly easy and popular pub walk to the Clay Cutters Arms in Chudleigh Knighton, returning following paths along the river Teign. After heavy rain a track to Knighton Heath can become quite muddy. | |||
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