Chudleigh to Trusham Walk | following the river Teign |
Difficulty:
Distance:5.5 miles
This walk is quite strenuous with a steady climb out of Chudleigh past an old convent along the 'Orange Way' .
At the top of the hill it turns inland into remote Devon.
William of Orange landed at Brixham and walked his men via Chudleigh en route to Exeter and London. | |
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It follows more country lanes than public foot paths thus making it not a dog walk. Part of the footpath, near Ranscombe, can be quite tricky.
However, there are some very rewarding views and moments of utter tranquility walking through a most undisturbed part of Devon.
Trusham boasts one pub Cridford Inn
There is a memorial plaque dedicated to the poet Charles Causley.
Charles Causley a famous Cornish poet | |
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Walks near Chudleigh:
Chudleigh and Chudleigh to Haldon
length: | 5.5 miles |
time: | 2hrs 10 mins |
terrain: | forests, paths |
country lanes | |
lanes | 65% |
main roads | 0.5% |
wellies | ** |
altitude range | 16 - 105 m |
quality of track | ** |
Chudleigh New Exeter Rd |
The walk has several steep climbs and descents.
Chudleigh to Trusham Walk
Walks near Chudleigh | |
Doddiscombsleigh | |
Two walks from the famous Nobody Inn, which once served as a church house. | |
Chudleigh Knighton | |
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! | |