in Hollandsgermanen francais spanish russian
Woodbury Common to Yettington following Sir Walter Raleigh's footsteps
 

This most enjoyable walk takes you near Hayes Barton, where Sir Walter Raleigh was born.

Walk 1

Distance:6 miles Time:2h 30 mins

Tap map for larger version
 hayes barton,walter raleigh
Hayes Barton,walter Raleigh
   
Woodbury Common

  
Walter RaleighSir Walter Raleigh was born at Hayes Barton
 more famous people walks

A very peaceful walk,mainly through tracks and public paths.
A Free Car Park but with a few potholes
B There is a short stretch along a fairly busy country lane.
busy crossingShort stretch along a busy road

C Hayes Barton. The house, dating from around 1470, is not open to the public but can be viewed from nearby.

D Most of the quarry is now disused. You are almost descending into a moon crater.
Map of Woodbury Common see below
view of woodbury common
View Of Woodbury Common
  
 parking Car Park on Bicton Common
   
 GPX for GPS
  
Show on Google Earth
  
How to view a GPX file
  
Download PDF

 Walks near Woodbury Common:
  Bystock Nature Reserve
Two delightful family walks through this hidden gem of a nature reserve.
   
Woodbury Castle
Woodbury Common is a popular place for dog-walkers; there is plenty of 'space' and the views are quite spectacular.
  
 
Woodbury Salterton
An ideal pub walk . The landscape around Woodbury Salterton has not changed much since Victorian times with its fauna rich hedges ,small woodlands and copses.
  
  
Colaton Raleigh
A delightful walk from this picturesque village . It follows the river Otter and explores the rolling hills on the edge of the common using green lanes,public footpaths & ancient tracks.
  
  
Family Walks
Enjoy short & generally easy family walks through beautiful Devon.