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Newton Abbot - Teignmouth

Distance: 6.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
End points:
- Newton Abbot (Grid Ref SX863718)
- Teignmouth (New Quay) (Grid Ref SX939727)

Leaving Newton Abbot the edge of the Teign Estuary is followed all the way to Shaldon. From here, the ferry across the river is taken to reach Teignmouth.

This is a fascinating walk along the estuary foreshore for most of the way, but be aware that it can only be undertaken within two hours either side of low tide - check local press or Tourist Information Centres for details. If it is timed right, it is a well worthwhile walk.

The walk ends after the ferry crossing at the New Quay at Teignmouth, not new at all but built in the early 19th century.

Mileage between towns on route:
Newton Abbot-Combe Cellars: 3 miles
Combe Cellars-Shaldon: 3 miles
Shaldon-Teignmouth: ferry + 0.5 miles.

Public Transport: Buses at Newton Abbot, Combeinteignhead, Ringmore, Shaldon, Teignmouth; trains at Newton Abbot and Teignmouth.

Relevant maps/guides: 1:25,000 scale:Explorer no.110 Torquay and Dawlish 1:50,000 scale:Landranger no.202 Torbay and South Dartmoor, 192 Exeter and Sidmouth.

Facilities along route: All facilities at Newton Abbot and Teignmouth; shops and pubs at Shaldon; pub at Combe Cellars, Teignmouth.

Notes on route: Level walking, but tidal; at low tide be careful of slippery wet mud and rocks on the foreshore, which can be wearing to walk over.