Best Whimple Walks

cider country
Orchards
1 hour walks
Walk 1 (2.7 miles)Walk 2 (1.6 miles)Walk 3 (7.8 miles)
Exploring Whimple Whimple Clyst Hydon

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)

Difficulty:

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

Track nr Whimple
Track near Whimple

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

main roads
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altitude range
26 - 63 m

Map of Walk 1

 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
  
  
   
   
 Railway WalkAn ideal (circular) Train Trail

Walk 2 Whimple (1.6 miles)

Difficulty:

Whimple Newsagent

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

This is one of our 'Thirty Minute Walks'

Map of Walk 2

Walk 3 Whimple to Clyst Hydon

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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