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West Devon Way

This path covers the 36 miles between the market town of Okehampton, situated in the very heart of Devon and the historic city of Plymouth.

The route takes in stunning moorland landscapes, quiet rural paths and superb river valleys, skirting the western edge of Dartmoor for most of its length.

Waymarked except where it crosses open moorland, the walking ranges from easy to moderate and the whole trail runs parallel to bus routes.

The trail can be accessed by bus and/or train routes to allow for short lengths to be walked. For up-todate information on timetables call the Traveline on 0870 608 2608 or visit www.traveline.org.uk

The route passes through: Okehampton; Plymouth; Tavistock; Dartmoor.

Sections of the West Devon Way
Lydford - Okehampton
Tavistock - Lydford
Plymouth - Tavistock

The route links with the following trails: Two Castles Trail; Dartmoor Way; South West Coast Path; Erme-Plym Trail; Tamar Valley Discovery Trail; Plymouth Cross-City Link Walk; Tarka Trail; Devonshire Heartland Way.

The West Devon Way is featured in:
Explorer 113 Okehampton
Explorer 112 Launceston and Holsworthy
Explorer 108 Lower Tamar Valley and Plymouth
Outdoor Leisure 28 Dartmoor