| Dartmoor, Exmoor, sections of the South West Coastal Path, beaches Dogs allowed on Woolacombe Beach at the north end all year round. |
| M5 junction 27 A361 | Tiverton - |
OSL 193 OSE 128 grid ref 632 142 OSE 114 |
| M5 junction 26 | Wellington Monument - |
OSL 193 |
| A39 Between Barnstaple and Lynton A399 towards South Molton. |
Wistlandpound Forest for fishing, picnics or a gentle stroll. Car parking and disabled access. | OS Outdoor Leisure 9 |
| M25 junction 27 A361 Tiverton to Barnstaple then A361 to Braunton |
Saunton Sands, Croyde. Lovely walks on beach and dunes. Hotel and camp sites, car parking and South West Coastal Path. | OSE 139 |
| A379 Exeter, Countess Wear | Riverside Valley Country Park and Exeter Canal. Choice of canal paths and riverside fields (sometimes grazing for bullocks). Parking limited but on either side of the road. Not well signposted but a favourite with cyclists. |
OSE 114 |
| A38 from Exeter to Plymouth | Haldon Forest Park - |
OSL 192 or OSE 110 grid ref SX 884 849 |
| A38/A380 to Torbay | Another part of Haldon Forest with more walks. Take exit signposted to Mamhead and Starcross on the left, then first right signposted to Ashcombe (not very clear). Free car park on the left but no toilets. Picnic site. Excellent flat walks to the Obelisk, also more challenging walks on the opposite side of the road for longer leg stretches. Wonderful views across the Exe Estuary to Chesil Beach on a clear day and to Dartmoor. Again be aware of the deer if your dog is inclined to chase. |
OSL 192 or OSE 110 grid ref SX 884 849 |
| A38 Exeter to Plymouth then A382 to Bovey Tracey | Follow signs to Parke Estate and car park. National Trust, 3miles of mixed terrain through woodlands and meadows. May be muddy in parts. |
OSL 191 or OSEW OL28 grid ref SX 805 786 |
| A380 Torquay | Cockington Country Park, car parking, cafe, restaurant, toilets, network of footpaths and bridle trails. Disabled access. |
OSL 192 |
| A30 from Exeter Follow signposts at Whiddon Down | Fingle Bridge along the banks of the River Teign following a woodland path. Rocky in parts and for the more adventurous a climb to Castle Drogo (Nat Trust). Car parking |
OSE OL28 Grid ref SX 743 899 |
| M5 junction 30 A3052 / A376 - B3179 | Excellent walking on Woodbury Common if limited by seasonal restrictions on the beach. A rare Jurassic pebblebed heath, 240 million years old. Deer are present sometimes in the copses and if you have a nervous dog the Royal Marines can be using their grenade range on the Colyton Raleigh side during the week. Many trails to follow, car parking but no facilities. |
OSE 115 grid ref SY 033 875 |
Exmouth area
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When the tide is out ideal for walking on Shelley Beach at Exmouth - Otterton Mill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton tel 01395 567041 |
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| Sidmouth B3176 towards Otterton | Mutters Moor - another part of the pebblebed heath on the Jurassic Coast. Car parking at Peak Hill, open heath, woodlands and a golf course close by. |
OSE 115 Grid ref SY 109 873 |
| Plymouth area | Drakes trail comprising of different lengths and abilities of walking and cycle routes from Tavistock to Plymouth. Excellent website for details of the various walks with clear maps www.drakestrail.com. Part of National Cycle Route 27 | OSE108 |
| two miles from A30 between Oakhampton and Launceston in Cornwall | Roadford Lake, 730 acres of water, and miles of footpaths through countryside overlooking the lake. Ample pay and display parking, facilities, cafe, toilets, campsite, watersports. | Map ref LR 190 421900 |
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