Best Devon Walks |
Best Short Broadclyst Walks |
4 TOP Walks |
Killerton House |
Walk 1 | Broadlyst to Killerton |
4.8 miles (2 hours) | |
Walk 2 | Windmill |
2.8 miles (1h 10) | |
Walk 3 | Windmill & Wood |
2.7 miles (1h 10) | |
Walk 4 | Clyston Mill |
1.5 miles (40 mins) | |
Nearby |
Broadclyst - named Clist or Cliston in ancient times - was burnt by the Danes in 1001.
It's church was built in the 14th century and restored in 1864.
Church & Windmill | |
The New Inn | |
near Victory Hall adjacent to car park | |
Free Car Park |
Walk 1 Broadlyst to Killerton (4.8 miles) | ||
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Difficulty:
A delightful and very popular walk to Killerton House , cafe and gift shop following mainly public footpaths and quiet lanes.
Allow at least 2 hours for the journey.
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Walk 2 Windmill (2.8 miles) | ||
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Difficulty:
This is a short and easy walk.via the New Inn and includes 2 stiles.
In the distance you can see an old windmill, built in 1786 by Samuel Flood.
In 1870, after most of Broadclyst was destroyed by a fire it was converted to house homeless villagers.
All sails were removed!
Walk 3 Windmill & Wood (2.7 miles) | ||
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Difficulty:
This gentle walk circumvents the windmill and includes no stiles .
It avoids the road past Clyst Vale Community College which at times can be quite busy.
Walk 4 Clyston Mill (1.5 miles) | ||
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Difficulty:
This is one of our 'Thirty Minute Walks' |
An easy and enjoyable walk exploring this charming village.
NOTE : Part of the new cycleway is susceptible to winter flooding beyond Clyston Mill making this walk impossible.
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