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Ottery St Mary & East Hill
The woods on East Hill are quite a landmark in East Devon and a favourite place for dog walking.
Walk 1
| Walk 1 Ottery St Mary to Easthill (4.1 miles) | Time:1h 40 mins |
 East Hill Forest |  Tap map for larger version | ||
 | Knightstone Manor, East Hill Forest | ||
 | Outskirts of town :entrance to Chineway Gardens | ||
The walk passess Knightstone, a private Manor, built by Thomas de Bittlesgate in 1380 and one of the best preserved medieval houses in Britain. You can sneak a glimpse of the house and gardens before negotiating the ford. The walk cane be quite muddy after heavy rain ; it has a steep climb and descent. The views at the top are quite spectacular. Outskirts of town :entrance to Chineway Gardens | |||
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| Walks near Ottery St Mary: | |
| Ottery Town | |
.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. |
| Feniton | |
 | A not too strenuous walk towards Ottery St Mary taking you past the historic Cadhay Barton. |
| West Hill | |
 | A very pleasant walk along the tranquil banks of the Otter following peaceful green lanes with many beautiful views. |
| Coleridge Link | |
 | A delightful 9 mile walk following the route often taken by Coleridge. |
| Escot Park | |
.jpg) | Escot Park , designed by Capability Brown, is a hidden gem for walkers. |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 Circular Walk on East Hill (2.8 miles) | Time:1h 10 mins |
 Tap map for larger version | A very pleasant walk through the forest on East Hill using mainly paths and tracks only, ideal for dogs. There is a steep climb. | ||
| East Hill 0.7 m off Chineway Hill - see map | |||
| East Hill 0.7 m off Chineway Hill - see map | ||
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