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West Hill Circular Walks
Walk 1
| Walk 1 West Hill to Ottery St Mary (7.9 miles) | Time:3h 20 mins |
 River Otter |  Tap map for larger version | ||
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This long but delightful and most popular walk initially following peaceful green lanes (Toadpit Lane & Birdcage Lane) offers many beautiful views and takes you along the tranquil banks of the Otter. At Birdcage you follow an ancient perhaps pre-Roman track with spectacular views of Hembury Castle . It wasn't so peaceful on July 17th 1980 when the pilot of Viscount had to make an emergency landing in a field near the dismantled railway; thanks to his skill and local knowledge the only casualties were two sheep. There is one steep climb. | |||
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| Walks near Westhill: | |
| 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. |
| Tipton St John | |
.jpg) | Various popular river walks from a village with a great pub. |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 West Hill short walk.(1.5 miles) | Time:40 mins |
 Tap map for larger version | This easy but very pleasant walk is now fully up to date as it incorporates recent changes to one of the foot paths. | ||
| Bendarroch Rd West Hill | ||
