Meandering in South Devon (Meandering Walking series Book 2)

More than just a walking guidebook, this book is an invitation to explore and learn about this spectacular Natural World Heritage area. Devon - 40 Coast and Country Walks, Patrick Kinsella - From the crumbly rhubarb-and-cream-coloured cliffs of the Jurassic Coast in the southeast to the surf-stroked craggy coves in the north, across the wilderness and woodland of Dartmoor and Exmoor, and through the verdant valleys and great green grazing lands of the dairy belt - Devon is a county of exquisite contrasts and natural wonder.

Whether you're looking for an easy afternoon stroll along the shore, a riverside ramble to an atmospheric country pub or a tor-topping trek on the moors, there's something to suit every boot in Patrick Kinsella's inspiring collection of 40 Devon coast and country walks. The Two Moors Way: The trek travels south to north, from Wembury on the south coast, up through Dartmoor and mid-Devon, through Exmoor to Lynmouth on the Bristol Channel.

The trek can be adjusted to suit each walker, and can take between a week to 10 days depending on itinerary. While thousands of visitors flock to Devon every year, few leave the honeypots and coast, so walkers on the Two Moors Way are treated to beautiful and remote countryside, far from the crowds. The route winds north from the coast, up past Ivybridge into the wilds of Dartmoor, where the path crosses the upper course of the River Dart, and passes through Dunstone Down and Chagford.

The way through mid-Devon visits Witheridge and Knowstone before climbing onto Exmoor and into Somerset, before reaching the sea. This guidebook combines clear route descriptions and OS map extracts with plentiful practical details on each stage of the route as well as advice on accommodation, facilities, and how to travel to and from the Way.

Also included is a wealth of detail on the history, geology and wildlife along the way, as well as noting points of interest to enhance your trek.

Do you enjoy a walk in the country or a leisurely afternoon stroll? Inside Pathfinder Guide to North and Mid Devon are 28 fantastic country walks designed for walkers of all abilities. This book contains walks along the South West Coast Path between Foreland Point and Marsland Mouth as well as walks that offer the opportunity to visit some more unusual locations such as Lundy Island.

There is also a wealth of useful information accompanying each walk, including good pubs nearby, where to park before you start your walk and places of interest en route. Take a walk or go by bike the variation is so different to any other walking trail. To get the full details of these marshes then pick-up a leaflet Exe Estuary Nature Reserve Trail Guide available from many information centres.

Please remember The Exe Estuary is recognised as being of international importance for wildlife and as such is designated as a special protection area. Enjoy your time on the Exe Estuary but please be aware of your impact on this fragile environment. Take your litter home Do not disturb the birds or wildlife Stay on the paths and only use the designated area for your activity Be aware of bylaws such as species restrictions when fishing.

Be safe and take care to you and all users on the trail. Pathfinder South Devon and Dartmoor , Sue Viccars - This collection of walks complements Pathfinder Dartmoor, an area acclaimed as the last great wilderness in Britain. The haunting beauty of the central moorland studded with old tin mines and one of Britain's highest concentrations of historic remains is explored on several routes through the national park, including those passing Vixen Tor, one of the tallest and most distinctive granite tors on Dartmoor, Princetown and Buckfastleigh Moor.

However, there are also explorations of the hills, river valleys and picturesque villages of the surrounding countryside the South Hams and south-east Devon, and especially the spectacular coastline. Published June 12 Meandering with Man's Best Friend in Devon, John Coombes - This book was written to help walkers take your dog out to an area that they just might like to go for a change. It contains ten easy to follow walks all of which are circular and varying in distance from 1. The dogs are usually easily pleased with a good run, maybe a few sticks and an area with plenty of sniffs the job is very often done.

But we walkers are more demanding we like good views, possibly refreshments along the way with an easy to follow trail with few obstacles nearby. The walks are all varied from forest, open fields, green lanes, bridleways and quiet country lanes. Most of these walks dogs are able to come off leads and get that extra bit of exercise that they all require.

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But unfortunately there are some walks where freedom is not so readily available, this could be due to a road or may be livestock in the fields but for whatever reason please be wise to the Country Code. We are very lucky in Devon the whole area is very beautiful with many places for dogs to walk and run free, I have tried to keep the stile count down but they are mostly dog friendly. The walks are different distances so if you have an older dog then take them out on the shorter routes, this makes them feel part of the excitement and fun of a special day for any dog.

Devon - 3rd Edition - Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities and this guide features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all of the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of Devon, and clear mapping for ease of use. Every route has been colour coded according to difficulty. All walks are annotated with local points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets.

The countryside is alive with wildlife and a magnificent tapestry of multi coloured fields which can be observed from high up in the hills overlooking the Devon Valleys this then fits together like a giant jigsaw puzzle which looks from above like a model village. Then in-between the patchwork quilt effect of the fields are the outlines of the rivers twisting and turning through the valleys sparkling and gleaming in the sunlight.

Then as you walk on you encounter charming little villages and hamlets that have beautiful thatched cottages the type you find on the chocolate boxes. Meandering Pub Walks in Devon, John Coombes - The book contains ten circular walks which vary in distance from 3 miles to 5 miles.

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The layout explains where to start and park, the type of terrain and what O. S fail to work? The countryside is spectacular with views down river estuaries, out to Dartmoor and tranquil secluded spots hidden even from the motor car. The added bonus is that there is a pub some place along the route to give you a cool drink and refreshments. A lot of the pubs are also dog friendly so in the winter they can sit down by the log fire, the only problem is getting them back out on the road.

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Some of the pubs are very old so it is worth looking back on there history even has far back as the Knights Templar. The countryside is beautiful and the walks all have something different to offer along the way. The views can be quite spectacular and to have a Tea Room along the way is nice to relax and enjoy a Devonshire Cream Tea. There are open fields, river paths, meadows, woodlands and even small hamlets with there old thatched cottages reserved only for the chocolate boxes.

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It is great to get out in the country and see lots of things you would not see from the car and for the family there is the added bonus of a Tea Room somewhere along the way. Meandering on Rivers and Canals in Devon, John Coombes - There is always something special about setting out on river or canal walks.

The views along the rivers are always on the change and there may be fast flowing water over a weir or slow and babbling along the lower terrain. The rivers tend to twist and turn through the ever changing countryside with there bright colours and rich green fields. If they run into any obstacles then they go straight through them or change route and go around so always changing the scenic back drop of the countryside.

The wildlife can be very exciting along the rivers with fish, kingfishers, herons and on some rivers even otters, all of which can just disappear into the background and almost go unnoticed. Then there is the canals which are usually much straighter designed stretches of water, because they where used for transporting cargo from the work place to the docks. Now mostly used by narrow boats for pleasure they set out at a much slower pedestrian pace, this makes it a very tranquil walk along the tow-paths of the many canals.

But again the wildlife just seem to fit in and adapt to there surroundings. The book contains 10 circular walks all of different distances to cater for the whole family. There are walks along the Southwest Coast Path and beautiful views, then there is warm and charming thatched cottages in hamlets where you might only see if you went walking. The Devon area is full of excellent beaches and hidden coves, a lot of the coves were used many years ago for smuggling. This book helps to explorer some of the areas that may not be on the holiday routes, with quiet country lanes, green lanes and open fields.

The routes are easy to follow and almost a step by step guide from stile to finish.

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The book gives you an idea of the type of walk, distance and if it is easy, moderate or strenuous. This would also include part of the South Hams district at Totnes. Rather than taking the car, experience the historic Tarka rail line and use Tarka Line Walks to hop on and off at the station of your choice and discover the charm and beauty of the surrounding countryside.

With large-scale ordnance survey maps and clear route descriptions, each walk is very easy to follow, plus colour photos to illustrate the route. I also has central colour plates and Adam-Davis' original sketches. Some of these walks are not circular; most are linked to bus and train routes, the author's mode of travel when writing the book.

The explorations go through many different habitats: The maps are based on Ordnance Survey maps, fifty or more years old, showing clearly the industries once in place. But although these have often disappeared, the pattern of the lanes remains the same today. Valerie Belsey has gathered together 50 walks which take you through wooded slopes, high heathland, river valleys, sheltered coves, exposed headlands and rolling grassland.

She looks at the history of these routes, and the stories that surround them; the smugglers ways in from the coast, the mine workers who had to walk a long way to their quarries, the lace makers who trudged through the lanes bringing lace to Honiton and the drovers moving their animals from one farm to the next. Featured on the walks are castles and ancient monuments, and lively historical heroes such as Thomas Wakley, founder of The Lancet, Cavaliers fleeing from Roundheads, a poet seeking an Ancient Mariner and some tanners still working in a small town based industry.

These 50 lanes readily complement those already explored in "Exploring Green Lanes in the South Hams" and lead the walker forth once again into the 'labyrinth of brambly burrow lanes' with only a bus ticket to protect you! Circular Walks in Central Devon , Simone Stanbrook-Byrne and James Clancy - The countryside of central Devon is often overlooked by walkers in favour of the coasts and moors, but it has much to offer: Having lived in this area for much of their lives, the authors bring you their collection of favoured routes in out-of-the-way places, as well as some better-known beauty spots.

More than just a walking guide, each route includes details of local watering holes for refreshment, places to stay and nearby places of interest. Historic notes, authors' tips and pointers on natural history are also included. The exceptional photography which accompanies each walk tempts the reader to venture out and share the authors' love of Devon's great outdoors.

South Devon is famed above all for its magnificent rugged coast, stretching from Plymouth in the west to Seaton in the east, a coastline of imposing sandstone cliffs broken into by long winding estuaries and traversed throughout by the South West Path.

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Punctuating this coast are a series of popular seaside resorts, both large and small, historic ports and picturesque fishing villages. The many delightful and historic old towns include Totnes and Dartmoor and, above all, the cathedral city of Exeter. And do not forget that the local delicacies of cider, pasties and cream teas add to the overall enjoyment of a walk in South Devon. Alle prijzen zijn inclusief BTW en andere heffingen en exclusief eventuele verzendkosten en servicekosten. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.

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Samenvatting This book covers the 20 mile walk from start to finish on what I call the Horseshoe of Delights named because of its shape around the Exe Estuary Trail. Take a walk or go by bike the variation is so different to any other walking trail. So start at home and customize your planned walk or cycle ride by making it circular with the aid of the bus, train or ferry. Go out for the day and maybe walk from Dawlish to Exminster, then catch the foot ferry over to Topsham across the River Exe before crossing back and catching the bus back to Dawlish or Newton Abbot.

All of this can be put together to create your own routes using the transport of your choose and depending on what you want to see and do along the way. Maybe if you are still undecided then take a circular route from Exminster go across on the foot ferry to Topsham and then walk back to Exeter via the Exeter Ship Canal Swing Bridge back to Exminster. If you would like to extend the walk cross the road at the swing bridge and follow the canal path into the Exeter Quay or maybe on into the city, and then catch the bus back home or the start of your walk.

To get the full details of these marshes then pick-up a leaflet Exe Estuary Nature Reserve Trail Guide available from many information centres. Please remember The Exe Estuary is recognised as being of international importance for wildlife and as such is designated as a special protection area.

Enjoy your time on the Exe Estuary but please be aware of your impact on this fragile environment. Take your litter homeDo not disturb the birds or wildlifeStay on the paths and only use the designated area for your activityBe aware of bylaws such as species restrictions when fishing.