View of Totnes and its castle with Dartmoor looming behind South Devon’s South Hams district and its Ivybridge: The Town Ruled by Rapids Most South Devon settlements look south to the water, but Ivybridge The rushing torrent provided limitless free water power, spawning a thriving industrial legacy of mills The most famous of these, Stowford Paper Mill, was founded in 1787 and processed specialty papers beneath Key Landmarks: The historic Ivy Bridge, the Erme river walks, Stowford Mill, and Brunel's railway viaduct

We walk down across the grass to Crooklets Beach and find our way on to the South West Coast Path. Northcott Mouth is an altogether more peaceful place after the busy seaside resort, and it is as good It was a magnificent engineering feat and stretched nearly 35 miles from Bude to Launceston. Distance and Going: Just under four miles, very easy going – BUT make sure tides are right. Boundless Bude If you want boundless views to the south of town wander up to The Pepperpot on the cliffs

You are more than spoilt for choice among the hills and dales of south and eastern Dartmoor. There is a path though, and once the threat of foot and mouth is finally laid to rest then Rippon Tor Foale’s Arrishes and Dartmoor Legends A quarter of a mile due south is Pil Tor and directly beyond are The Ten Commandments at Buckland Beacon This is a great south pointing peninsula of hill that cleaves as Bolt Head, just south of Salcombe.

Here, follow an ancient, wind-twisted beech hedge south-east along the high contours above Paradise Combe Walk south-east along the broad path for half a mile. From the 14th-century church, follow the lane uphill, taking the public footpath south to Tuck’s Barn Head south across the open common to the summit, where you will encounter the resident herd of free-roaming Traverse the fort and swing south-east across Robin Upright’s Hill, meandering over the high open common

But one hill in particular caught their attention. It was only a few miles away. Not a stone's throw away from Lewesdon Hill. to thy summit, Lewesdon to the brow Of yon proud rising, where the lonely thorn Bends from the rude South Pillesdon's lofty Pen: So called (still rendering to his ancient name Observance due) that rival height south-west I am quite sure they went up Lewesdon Hill and read the poem on its summit which only a mile or two from

View from the old chapel at Rame Head The Headlands of South Devon Cross to South Devon and we come to Berry Head, near Brixham Portland Bill and the Eastern Edge of the South West It really does feel like Portland Bill lighthouse in a storm FAQ What are some of the best headlands to visit in South West England Which South West headlands are good for wildlife? Portland Bill in a storm

Aisholt Common in the Quantock Hills Immerse yourself in the serene charm of Aisholt Circular, a 6-mile walk in the Quantock Hills, as you explore a peaceful hamlet nestled deep in the forests and hills, seemed a long way off as I descended into the cool, damp, sylvan hamlet of Aisholt, deep in the Quantock Hills Detail Information Start / Finish Triscombe Stone Car Park (Grid Ref: ST 163 359) Distance Approx. 6 miles Simply follow the main path south-east from the car park for half-a-mile until it divides with one track

We’re on the top of Tregonning Hill - a very important place in Cornwall’s history but somewhere that If you live in Cornwall or South Devon, you may also have seen the physical results of his work. The Devon boy had to make the 200 mile journey to the capital on foot as he had no money for the coach excellent porcelain and William lost no time in leasing several of the clay pits in the Tregonning Hill By the early 1900’s more than 70 separate companies were digging away at the hills.

Lansallos: Cornwall’s Secret Coastal Gem A few summers ago I argued that this cuddlesome corner of south recently flooded valley I recalled a paragraph about the place, written by Brian Le Messurier: “A water mill When he was found dead outside in the morning his ghost drove the hard-hearted couple away, and the mill Distance and going: two and a half miles. A: Lansallos is located roughly 3 miles west of Polperro along the South West Coast Path, making it an

to the south. It didn’t matter - Luxborough really does offer some of the best walking country in the South West, so We took the lane south from the hall to Pooltown and then swung right up the steep road that's marked Now it’s a two mile jaunt south past Great Hill on the ancient drovers’ road. Cross the steel footbridge and follow the path which shoots south across Southlake Moor.

These south-pointing headlands of South Devon are the finest jewels in our coastal crown. Thurlestone to Hope Cove Distance: 4 to 5 miles | Going: Easy to moderate South Devon’s coast is great Kingswear Castle The walk follows a prime section of the 16-mile Dart Valley Trail. A small lane weaves above the shoreline past Mill Bay—one of the most pleasant sandy coves within a few Bigbury & Ringmore via Ayrmer Cove Distance: 4 miles | Going: Moderate (one steep climb) Here is a South

Taking the hint, I instantly repaired to the Quantock Hills with a heavy camera and tripod to film a But don’t let the steepness put you off - this hike is easily accessible, it starts less than a mile What we’re doing is heading for the end of Trendle Lane – directly east of this the hill suddenly starts We continued our walk south east along the contours beyond the beeches to the small steep coombe which Indeed, I know of few places in the West Country that enjoy such afternoon light – this south-west facing