Charles Babbage,computer pioneer, went to King Edward VI Grammar school in Totnes. | |
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Walk 1
Walk 1 To Ashprington (6 miles) | Time:2h 30 mins |
Sharpham Estate Village of Asprington Totnes Museum Totnes Castle | |||
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This superb walk starts in Totnes and takes you along the Dart to Ashprington,returning mainly via country lanes..A The route starts at The Plains and follows part of the John Musgrave heritage trail - free download trail here . B You can either take the foot path down to the river or continue along the old carriage way. C Stretches from here can be quite muddy ; you may wish to rejoin the carriage way by turning right and following a path up hill.You can visit the Sharpham farm shop which sells its own cheese and wine - the vineyard is well worth a visit - check for times. D You may wish to return the way you came. Both Totnes and Asprington are worth visiting in their own right, enjoying good pubs. |
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Walks near Totnes: | |
Dartington | |
Four top scenic walks of different lengths exploring a region that has attracted artists,musicians and walkers alike. | |
Berry Pomeroy | |
Two great walks from Marldon to Berry Pomeroy Castle through rural countryside which has changed little since the middle ages. | |
Dittisham | |
Scenic walks from a most picturesque village along the river Dart. | |
Dartmouth | |
Dartmouth with its narrow streets and ye olde buildings offers the walker many places of interest including the Boat Float and Castle. | |
Walk 2
Walk 2 Along the Dart (2.8 miles) | Time:1h 10 mins |
This very pleasant walk is a shorter version of the first walk and follows mainly tracks and public footpaths.. | |||
It joins part of the popular Dart Valley Trail . There are no pubs en route as does not enter Asprington. | |||
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Walk 3
Walk 3 To Dartington (4.5 miles) | Time:1h 50 mins |
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Walk 4
Walk 4 Totnes Town Trail (1.1 miles) | Time:30 mins |
Allow 1 hour. The trail includes A Fore Street (Totnes' main shopping street) B East Gate C St Mary Church D the Guild Hall, E North Gate and Totnes Castle. |
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Walk 5
Walk 5 Franklin Totnes Trail (5.6 miles) | Time:2h 20 mins |
In 2017 a new trail has been created by the Totnes Ramblers, called the Franklin Totnes Trail - see map . It was named in memory of Edward Franklin who donated £100,000 towards the project ; the funds have been used to make the tracks,footpaths and bridle paths more accessible during the winter.
Where Bowden Lane joins a busy lane , turn left (not right) and after 2 minutes turn right into a quiet lane and continue ,crossing the A381, until you rejoin the trail at Tristford Cross. The views are quite magnificent! This ranks as one of the most exhilirating walks in the Southhams. | |||||
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Walk 6
Walk 6 Long Distance walk to Buckfastleigh (8 miles) | Time:3h 20 mins |
Using mainly quiet lanes and public footpaths this pleasant walk via Dartington Cyder Press and Stavereton connects the Dartmoor Way with the John Musgrave Heritage Trail. | |||
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