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Tipton St John
The charming village of Tipton St John boasts a pub , the Golden Lion, a school and a little shop. There are lots of geocaches in the area!
Walk 1
| Walk 1 Otter & Harpford (2.5 miles) | Time:1h 10 mins |  |
 Along The Otter |  Tap map for larger version | ||
 | Village or Private Car Park with donation nr bridge | ||
 | see main parking area | ||
A A short but very pleasant walk following a public footpath along the Otter towards Newton Poppleford. B It crosses a footbridge and leads into the picturesque village of Harpford. C The walk returns via a disused railway which used to run to Sidmouth. | |||
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| Walks near Tipton St John:: | |
| Newton Poppleford | |
.jpg) | Three TOP walks! |
| Ottery St Mary | |
.jpg) | This easy and varied walk crosses Knightsone estate - the private Manor is one of the best preserved medieval houses in Britain - and returns along the Otter. |
| Harpford | |
.jpg) | Delightful (pub) walks through Harpford Wood,a most dramatic and ancient wood containing unique fauna. |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 Otter & Beacon Hill (4.6 miles) | Time:2h |  |
 Tap map for larger version | This delightful and popular walk follows a route most favoured by the poet Samuel Coleridge. A Following the river Otter the route leads into Harpford via a footbridge. B Follow the East Devon Way ((pink foxglove symbol)) into Harpford Wood and beyond. | ||
| C Somewhat steeply ascends to Beacon Hill and Harpford Common where the views of the coast and Haldon are breathtaking.D It continues along an old path and returns via a bridlepath. E As you enter the outskirts of Tipton ensure you follow the bridle path to a country lane and not be tempted to negotiate a poorly maintained footpath. | |||
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Walk 3
| Walk 3 to Ottery St Mary (6.5 miles) | Time:2h 40 mins |
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Walk 4
| Walk 4 Newton Poppleford Orchard (3.8 miles) | Time:1h 40 mins |
 Tap map for larger version | Another favourite walk West of the Otter to Venn Ottery Church and a delightful orchard overlooking Newton Poppleford. | ||
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