Walk 1
Distance:4.3 miles | Time:1h 50 mins |
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A Turn right out of the village hall car park and walk into the charming village of Oakford. The walk passes St Peter's church dating back to the thirteenth century.and the ![]() B Ignore footpath on left through a farm but take the second one on left & enjoy the spectacular views of the Exe valley. Cross a field diagonally towards a gate in between a hedge. Go through gate then follow hedge on right. Continue down to another gate. Turn right into a track then when you join a lane cross diagonally right onto a footpath. C This stretch bit is poorly signed but continue across two stiles until you join a gate on the edge of a small residential area. Enjoy splendid views of Mid Devon as you descend somewhat steeply to two bridges. Follow path until you reach a lane. Turn right and continue following this lane past a trout fish farm. D Continue past a letter box on left and turn right into a track at the edge of the hamlet. E The public foot path runs past the left side of cottage and continues crossing a junction of tracks steadily climbing. F At the edge of the wood turn right and head up hill in the direction of the yellow arrow towards three lonely oaks. Follow the yellow arrows. G Walk crosses the gardens of a house onto a dirt track which eventually leads to a lane. Turn right and follow lane across a junction H Take the next lane left to gently descend into Oakford. At the T junction , turn left and continue to car park. village of Oakford , views , oak woodsSee on Google Earth |
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![]() | Village Hall Car Park,off Rookery Hill | ||
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Footpath along old cottage |