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Dartington Hall Estate

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Walk directions

From the car park turn left downhill to where the road bends sharp left. Turn left through a gate and walk down the field; keep ahead through a gate to reach the River Dart.

Turn left and follow the river upstream through woodland. The Dart here is broad, tree-lined and slow moving. Continue through riverside meadows, and eventually pass through an open gateway in a high wall on to a wooded track.
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Location
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain  - Fields, woodland tracks and country lanes
  Landscape  - River meadows, parkland and mixed woodland
  Dog friendliness  - Keep on lead; dogs (except guide dogs) not allowed within Dartington Hall grounds
  Parking  - Opposite entrance to Dartington Hall and Gardens
  Toilets en route  - Outside entrance to Dartington Hall
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About the walk
You could be forgiven for thinking that Dartington is really nothing more than what you see as you cross the roundabout on the A382 leading south from the A38 to Totnes – just somewhere you pass en route to the South Hams. But there’s so much more to Dartington than that, and the story behind ‘the...
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About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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Self-Catering
Woodpecker Barn
★★★★
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"Three-bedroom property with shared indoor swimming pool..."
  • Private garden
  • Lawn area
  • Garden furniture
  • BBQ on site
Self-Catering
Woodpecker Barn
★★★★
awardaward
"Three-bedroom property with shared indoor swimming pool..."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Lawn area
  • Garden furniture
Self-Catering
Swift Cottage
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Attractive property set amongst similar properties on a small holiday complex..."
  • Private garden
  • Garden furniture
  • BBQ on site
  • BBQ offsite
Nearby places to stay
Woodpecker Barn
Set amid rolling Devon hills, Woodpecker Barn is a tastefully converted stone barn offering a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table...
★★★★    Rating
Woodpecker Barn
Set amid rolling Devon hills, Woodpecker Barn is a tastefully converted stone barn offering a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table...
★★★★    Rating
Swift Cottage
Swift Cottage is one of nine cottages in a holiday complex called Newhouse Barton, with a heated indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities. Swift Cottage - 2 double bedro...
★★★★    Rating
Swift Cottage
Swift Cottage is one of nine cottages in a holiday complex called Newhouse Barton, with a heated indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities. Swift Cottage - 2 double bedro...
★★★★    Rating
The Shippon
Large barn conversion set in it's own grounds in a beautiful valley location with outstanding views across to the River Dart....
★★★★    Rating
The Shippon
Large barn conversion set in it's own grounds in a beautiful valley location with outstanding views across to the River Dart....
★★★★    Rating
Beara Farm Caravan & Camping Site
A very good farm park, with clean unisex facilities, run by very keen and friendly owners. Close to the River Dart and the Dart Valley Steam Railway line and within easy reach of the se...
Quality Assessed
Devon Hills Holiday Village
Two miles from the seaside town of Paignton, Devon Hills is great for a family holiday. Facilities include a gym, fitness studio and tennis court if you’re feeling active. Enjoy a leisu...
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Dartmoor Lodge Restaurant
Best Western The Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Livermead Cliff Hotel Oceanic Restaurant
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   AA Rosette Award
Dartmoor Lodge Restaurant
Best Western The Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Livermead Cliff Hotel Oceanic Restaurant
Livermead House Hotel
Toorak Hotel
TLH Carlton Hotel
TLH Derwent Hotel
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Route details
3hrs
Difficulty:
Easy

Gradient:
Gentle


Distance:
6.5 miles (10.4kms)

Ascent:
164ft (50m)

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Dartington Hall Estate

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Walk details
3hrs
Difficulty:
Easy
Gradient:
Gentle
Distance:
6.5 miles (10.4kms)
Ascent:
164ft (50m)
Walk directions

From the car park turn left downhill to where the road bends sharp left. Turn left through a gate and walk down the field; keep ahead through a gate to reach the River Dart.
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Turn left and follow the river upstream through woodland. The Dart here is broad, tree-lined and slow moving. Continue through riverside meadows, and eventually pass through an open gateway in a high wall on to a wooded track.
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Walk along the river edge of the next field (Park Copse left). At the end of that field a gate leads into Staverton Ford Plantation. Bear right to follow a narrow path back towards the river. This path, stepped in places, runs parallel with the Dart, leading into a broad woodland track through North Wood. When you see buildings nearby through the trees on the right, turn right at a crossroads and walk downhill to a metal gate and a lane.
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Turn right to cross Staverton Bridge. At the level crossing turn right to pass through Staverton Station Yard into a park-like area between the railway and river. Follow the path across the single-track railway and walk on to meet a lane by Sweet William Cottage.
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Turn right and follow the lane to its end. Go straight ahead on a small path to pass into the churchyard of the Church of St Paul de Leon, a 9th-century travelling preacher. Turn left at the lane, and left at the junction to visit the Sea Trout Inn. After your break retrace your steps to the metal gate past Staverton Bridge.
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Turn immediately right to rejoin the track. Follow this until it runs downhill and bends left. Turn right towards a gate, then left on a narrow concrete path. The houses of Huxham’s Cross can be seen, right. Eventually the concrete path leaves the woodland to run between wire fences to meet a concrete drive at the Schumacher College. Follow the drive to meet the road.
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Turn left to pass Old Parsonage Farm. Keep on the road back to Dartington Hall, passing the gardens and ruins of the original church (right), until you see the car park on the left.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Fields, woodland tracks and country lanes
  Landscape - River meadows, parkland and mixed woodland
  Dog friendliness - Keep on lead; dogs (except guide dogs) not allowed within Dartington Hall grounds
  Parking - Opposite entrance to Dartington Hall and Gardens
  Toilets en route - Outside entrance to Dartington Hall
Walks in Devon
About the walk
You could be forgiven for thinking that Dartington is really nothing more than what you see as you cross the roundabout on the A382 leading south from the A38 to Totnes – just somewhere you pass en route to the South Hams. But there’s so much more to Dartington than that, and the story behind ‘the...
Read more
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Been on this walk?

Send us photos or a comment about this route. Or recommend a route of your own.

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Walking in Safety

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About the area
Area image
Devon
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
Explore Devon

Nearby places to stay

View all (8)
Self-Catering
Woodpecker Barn
★★★★
awardaward
"Three-bedroom property with shared indoor swimming pool..."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Lawn area
  • Garden furniture
Self-Catering
Woodpecker Barn
★★★★
awardaward
"Three-bedroom property with shared indoor swimming pool..."
  • Private garden
  • Lawn area
  • Garden furniture
  • BBQ on site
Self-Catering
Swift Cottage
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Attractive property set amongst similar properties on a small holiday complex..."
  • Private garden
  • Garden furniture
  • BBQ on site
  • BBQ offsite
Nearby places to stay
Woodpecker Barn
Set amid rolling Devon hills, Woodpecker Barn is a tastefully converted stone barn offering a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table...
★★★★    Rating
Woodpecker Barn
Set amid rolling Devon hills, Woodpecker Barn is a tastefully converted stone barn offering a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table...
★★★★    Rating
Swift Cottage
Swift Cottage is one of nine cottages in a holiday complex called Newhouse Barton, with a heated indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities. Swift Cottage - 2 double bedro...
★★★★    Rating
Swift Cottage
Swift Cottage is one of nine cottages in a holiday complex called Newhouse Barton, with a heated indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities. Swift Cottage - 2 double bedro...
★★★★    Rating
The Shippon
Large barn conversion set in it's own grounds in a beautiful valley location with outstanding views across to the River Dart....
★★★★    Rating
The Shippon
Large barn conversion set in it's own grounds in a beautiful valley location with outstanding views across to the River Dart....
★★★★    Rating
Beara Farm Caravan & Camping Site
A very good farm park, with clean unisex facilities, run by very keen and friendly owners. Close to the River Dart and the Dart Valley Steam Railway line and within easy reach of the se...
Quality Assessed
Devon Hills Holiday Village
Two miles from the seaside town of Paignton, Devon Hills is great for a family holiday. Facilities include a gym, fitness studio and tennis court if you’re feeling active. Enjoy a leisu...
★★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Gather
   AA Rosette Award
Dartmoor Lodge Restaurant
Best Western The Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Livermead Cliff Hotel Oceanic Restaurant
Places to eat nearby
Gather
   AA Rosette Award
Dartmoor Lodge Restaurant
Best Western The Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Livermead Cliff Hotel Oceanic Restaurant
Livermead House Hotel
Toorak Hotel
TLH Carlton Hotel
TLH Derwent Hotel
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby