Poltimore Circular Walks

Walk 1

Walk 1 Poltimore to Huxham

Time:1h 30 mins

Poltimore House		Tap map for larger version
	Poltimore House

	see main parking area

Poltimore is a charming little village known for Poltimore House,once a deer park. Today deer roam freely in this area.The house & grounds are open on special occasions. Lord Poltimore forbade any pub to be built on his estate . This short walk takes you through Huxham forest (part of the track could be muddy) and into Huxham with its small church.and exclusive Barton Cross Hotel. Walking out of Poltimore,just beyond where you join a footpath, the battle of Pinhoe took place between the Danes and Saxons. The Danes were victorious. There is one steady climb.



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Walks near Poltimore:

	Broadclyst Windmill
	Gentle walks towards Broadclyst's windmill.

	Killerton
	A delightful family walk skirting Killerton Gardens to Columbjohn's chapel.

	Ashclyst Forest
	Various easy walks and trails through a forest now maintained by the National Trust

Walk 2

Walk 2 Short Walk (1.5 miles)

Time:40 mins

Tap map for larger version		A gentle and pleasant rural walk through a peaceful landscape using mainly quiet country lanes. The route includes one style.
			see main parking area

Walk 3

Walk 3 To Killerton & Broadclyst (6.2 miles)

Time:2h 30 mins

Tap map for larger version		This fairly easy longer walk takes you past Danes Wood to Killerton Gardens returning via Broadclyst following the old Two Counties Way.
			Poltimore Residential

Walk 4

Walk 4 Poltimore & Pinhoe (5 miles)

Time:2h 10 mins

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This is a pleasant but quite strenuous circular walk via Pinhoe and Broadclyst.
During the winter or periods of long rain, wellingtons are recommended as some paths can be quite muddy.
The walk contains a steep climb and descent and follows a narrow pavement along a busy road between Pinhoe and Broadclyst.

There is a 10 mins stretch along a narrow pavement.

see main parking area