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Short and Circular Walking Routes in Devon

Coast or country, moorland or sunken lanes? Wherever you go in Devon you will find a criss-cross of tracks so you can roam freely through our green and beautiful land.

Try a gentle ramble along an old railway line on Dartmoor, and admire fascinating remnants of Dartmoor's industrial archaeology. Unveil Plymouth's rich history with a walk along its waterfront. Take in the breathtaking views at Hartland Point with its lighthouse. Explore the depths of Lydford Gorge, deepest in the southwest and surrounded by ancient woodland.

Combine prehistory and birdlife with a magnificent walk along the River Otter and the cliff tops of East Devon's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Follow the clues along the Agatha Christie walk in Torquay. You won't run out of ideas, whatever your stamina and tastes!

Guided walks abound, from the Walking to Health strolls through Haldon Forest, to the North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival or hunts for bugs, bats and badgers. Check them out with local information points wherever you are staying. And for many walks Devon is working closely with local transport so you can take the green option to get to your chosen destination.

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