Hartstongue - Walks

Starts: 2 miles east of Bovey Tracey

Length: 4.5 miles

Highlights:

Heather and heathland birds at DWT Bovey Heathfield nature reserve
Dragonflies and peaceful ponds at DWT Little Bradley Ponds nature reserve
Butterflies and heathland birds at DWT Chudleigh Knighton Heath nature reserve

https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/sites/default/files/2018-02/Bovey%20basin%20Wild%20Walk%2015-10-12.pdf

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The West Devon Way is a 37-mile walking trail linking Okehampton with Plymouth via Tavistock. This important part of Devon’s recreational route network runs through superb countryside, with attractive scenery along the western edge of Dartmoor and much historical and heritage interest.

The downloadable booklet/PDF is good for navigating the route; but note that on the ground there may be some signage gaps.

https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/walk/long-walks/drakes-trail-2/

The Way explores the rugged and spectacular countryside on the western fringe of the Dartmoor National Park along the 18 miles between Okehampton, where it links with the Tarka Trail, and Tavistock. From there it continues a further 17 miles mainly in river valleys to Plymouth where it connects with the Erme-Plym Trail - see Two Moors Way. After Tavistock the River Walkham is crossed and below Yelverton the valleys of the Meavy and Plym are followed. The Way links with the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail and the Two Castles Trail to form a circuit of approximately 90 miles, dubbed the 'West Devon Triangle'.

https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=West+Devon+Way

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The Two Castles Trail takes you through beautiful and peaceful countryside – from the edge of Dartmoor, past historic battlegrounds to the ancient town of Launceston. It links the medieval castles of Okehampton and Launceston.

The route passes through a variety of landscapes, including moorland in the east, woodland and river valleys and, as well as the two castles themselves, gives insights into a wealth of historic interest along the way.

The Two Castles trail covers 24 miles/38kms in total.

The route has been divided into four stages, all accessible at each end by public transport. Since car parking is limited along the route, the use of public transport is recommended, although frequency of buses vary according to the day of the week and location.

https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/walk/long-walks/two-castles-trail/

https://mk0exploredevon9tpst.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Two-Castles-Trail-full-booklet.pdf

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Read more: Two Castles Trail

This newly created walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding trail takes advantage mostly of quiet lanes and public bridleways will eventually link the Granite Way with the Ruby Way.
The waymarked trail takes you from Dartmoor National Park at Meldon through West Devon and into Ruby Country, along a dismantled railway track and into Cookworthy Forest. It also affords excellent links to some exceptional bridleway networks and waymarked ‘Ruby Rides’.

NOTE: the Trail is not yet complete as negotiations continue to complete the route in the vicinity of Ashbury Station. Check the map to see where the Trail currently starts and end (currently Meldon to Broadbury Castle Farm and Beamsworthy to Cookworthy Forest are open).

https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/horse/pegasus-trail/

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This 15 mile/24km generally easy path takes in the pleasing environment of the Erme Valley south of Ivybridge, as well as following a cross-country route through attractive pastoral landscape.

The trail runs from the attractive village of Wembury on Devon’s south coast to Ivybridge. The route is a gentle undulating stretch with views of Dartmoor dominating the northern skyline. A particular highlight is the crossing of Cofflete Creek, a tributary of the estuary of the River Yealm. After passing through the attractive villages of Brixton and Yealmpton, the northbound route reaches the Erme Valley which takes you on into Ivybridge.

https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/walk/long-walks/erme-plym-trail-devons-coast-coast/

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The John Musgrave Heritage Trail is a 35 mile walking trail encompassing parts of Torbay, South Hams and Teignbridge. It was launched in March 2006 in memory of John Musgrave, a former chairman of the South Devon Group of the Ramblers, whose generous legacy to the group on his death in 2003 has been used to fund the development of the trail. John was an enthusiastic walker, leading walks in many of the areas through which the trail passes.

The trail was devised and developed by the South Devon Ramblers and Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, working with representatives from Devon County Council, South Hams, Torbay and Teignbridge Councils, the National Trust at Greenway and the Duke of Somersets Estate at Berry Pomeroy. The new trail links the existing Dart Valley Trail, Torbay Totnes Trail, Greenway Walk and the South West Coast Path with new sections of path to create a continuous route through some of the best of the wonderful countryside that can be enjoyed in South Devon.
The trail explores over 40 of the regions finest heritage features and takes the walker past creeks and castles, along the coast and through rolling meadows and woodland on footpaths, tracks and quiet lanes. The route is easy to follow, waymarked, suitable for walkers of all abilities and accessible by public transport. Information and interpretation boards along the route add to the walkers enjoyment. The trail is split into 4 sections ( Maidencombe to Cockington, Cockington to Totnes, Totnes to Dittisham where the trail crosses the River Dart by ferry, and Greenway Quay to Brixham), thus allowing walkers to easily select shorter stretches from the 35 mile trail.

http://www.southdevonramblers.com/content.php?id=jmht_history

http://www.southdevonramblers.com/content.php?id=jmht_the_trail