Best Devon Walks |
Best Buckfastleigh Walks |
4 TOP Walks |
Walk 1 | Buckfastleigh |
2.4 miles (1 hour) | |
Walk 2 | Buckfast Abbey to Holne |
6.5 miles (2h 40) | |
Walk 3 | Town Trail |
1.2 miles (30 mins) | |
Walk 4 | Long Distance walk to Totnes |
8 miles (3h 20) | |
Nearby |
Where to Eat? | |
Buckfast Abbey Restaurant |
What to explore? |
Buckfast Abbey Free Car Park |
SATNAV Postcode:TQ11 0EG |
Tea Shop | |
Singing Kettle |
Walk 1 Buckfastleigh (2.4 miles) | ||
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A very pleasant short walk to Buckfastleigh and the ruins of a church destroyed by fire. There is an option to see some cave entrances.
There are some steep steps to climb.
The Walk
A This short walk starts at Buckfast Abbey and after a steady climb turn left at the crossroads then first right as it descends into Buckfastleigh.
BThe village , according to White, had 'about 300 woolcombers, several corn mills, and four blanket and serge mills; and has quarries of limestone and a sort of black marble.
C There are still 4 pubs in Buckfastleigh. The walk passes the famous Valiant Soldier, a place where time stood still; it was closed in the 1960s.
D Continue and cross a bridge across the Mardle. Next, turn left onto a public footpath and up some fairly steep steps .
E The parish Church (Holy Trinity) stands on an eminence, ascended by 144 steps, and is a large antique structure, which has been restored and beautified since June, 1844.'
Unfortunately most of the church was destroyed in a fire on 21st July 1992.
You can still see the now metal barred tomb of the Cabells.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired to write the 'Hound of the Baskervilles' after visiting the tomb of the Cabells. | |
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From here you can see the caves of Higher Kiln Quarry . Route shown from centre of church.
FThe caves are maintained by the Devon Wildlife Trust and not open to the public.
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Walk 2 Buckfast Abbey to Holne (6.5 miles) | ||
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A longer but equally delightful walk follows the Dartmoor Way & Two Moor Way.The fauna can be stunning with yellow flags & blue bells in late spring.
Part of the Dartmoor way follows a relatively busy country lane. |
Where to Eat? | |
Church House Inn, Holne |
Church House Inn at Holne has real character and is well worth a visit. This pub has recently been reopened but do check for possible closure.
Holne is the birthplace of Charles Kingsley, author of Westward Ho! & the Water Babies | |
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. Restaurant, Buckfast Abbey
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Walk 3 Town Trail (1.2 miles) | ||
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This is one of our 'Thirty Minute Walks' |
A pleasant walk to explore the charm of Buckfastleigh.
Buckfastleigh Mardle Way P&D Car Park | |
SATNAV Postcode:TQ11 0AA |
Walk 4 Long Distance walk to Totnes (8 miles) | ||
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Using mainly quiet lanes and public footpaths this pleasant walk via Staverton and Dartington Cyder Press connects the Dartmoor Way with the John Musgrave Heritage Trail.
Walks near Buckfastleigh |
Ashburton |
One of our most popular walks following part of the Dartmoor Way along the river Ashburn. |
Hembury Woods |
Two delightful walks through this ancient oak wood and along a most enchanting stretch of the river Dart - a key attraction in Victorian Times! |
New Bridge |
Explore a most idyllic and romantic landscape and enjoy a paddle in the Dart or a picnic nearby! |
Dartington |
Four top scenic walks of different lengths exploring a region that has attracted artists, musicians and walkers alike. |
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