Best Devon Walks
Orchards
 
Best Whimple Walks
 
3 TOP Walks
Walk 1 Exploring Whimple
 2.7 miles (1h 10)
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
Walk 2 Whimple
 1.6 miles (40 mins)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Walk 3 Whimple to Clyst Hydon
 
 difficulty 4/4 (challenging)
Nearby 

The village is known for its orchards,  Whiteways cider and the annual Whimple Wassail in January .

The name refers to a 'white stream or pool'

Point of InterestOrchards
Whimple Wassail
PubsThirsty Farmer and the New Fountain
  
parkingWhimple Carpark,nr Webbers Close
 
 
Walk 1
Exploring Whimple (2.7 miles)
 MAP
Track nr Whimple
Track nr Whimple

Difficulty:

This is a short and easy walk through a still unspoilt part of Devon with its charming thatched cottages and old orchards.

Whimple used to boast a flourishing cider factory, Whiteways; the only evidence remaining is a wealth of orchards.

main roads
 1 %
1%
altitude range
26 - 63 m

 

Walk 2
Whimple (1.6 miles)
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Difficulty:

Whimple Newsagent
Whimple Newsagent

An easy and varied walk using quiet lanes and public footpaths.

This is one of our 'Thirty Minute Walks'

 

Walk 3
Whimple to Clyst Hydon
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Difficulty:

Clyst St Lawrence Church
Clyst St Lawrence Church

This is a most popular if not problematic pub walk to Clyst Hydon.

Note : The 5 Bells Pub is permanently closed !

Check out Whimple to Clyst Hydon.

parkingWhimple Carpark, nr Webbers Close

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 Walks near Whimple
 
Feniton
 
 
An easy and very pleasant walk leading to the charming hamlet of Talford and passing the delightful Escot church
 
Escot Park
 
 
Escot Park, designed by Capability Brown, is a hidden gem for walkers.
 
Ashclyst Forest
 
 
Various easy walks and trails through a forest now maintained by the National Trust