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Devonshire Heartland Way

The Devonshire Heartland Way runs for 43 miles through the heart of Devon, linking the Exe Valley in the east, with Okehampton in the west.

Walkers will discover a gentle pastoral landscape much of it through traditional Devon redlands whilst towards the west of the Way, the outline of Dartmoor provides a characteristic backdrop.

Generally easy walking, the route is waymarked and passes through market towns and picturesque villages along the way.

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

Sections of the Devonshire Heartland Way
Okehampton - North Tawton
North Tawton - Colebrooke
Colebrooke - Crediton
Crediton - Stoke Canon

The route passes through: Newton St Cyres; Crediton; Yeoford; North Tawton; Sampford Courtenay; Okehampton; Stoke Canon; Dartmoor;

The route links with the following trails: Exe Valley Way; Two Moors Way; Tarka Trail; West Devon Way; Two Castle Trail; Dartmoor Way.

The Devonshire Heartland Way is featured in:
Explorer 110 Exeter and Exe Valley
Explorer 113 Okehampton