It follows theTarka Trail from the town centre to Washford Pyne and beyond .
It returns via an old woodland then climbs steadily although the path's are not clear - a gps will be very handy.
There are 2 styles near a farmyard fairly close together. You cross the first but NOT the second (the Tarka trail continues across) but follow the route with the fence on your LEFT.
You now enter a most secluded area full of butterflies and wild flowers.

Find ! and cross the footbridge, then continue until the B3042.
Caution : There is a 5 minute stretch along this B road.
Follow the B road until the welcoming ? sign of the Thelbridge Cross Inn.

Turn right until you see a footpath sign where the route joins the Little Dart Ridge and Valley Walk with splendid wide views along its way.
There are several steady climbs