108 Take a Walk in South Devon In conjuntion with South Devon AONB. www.southdevonaonb.org.uk LITTLE DaRTMOuTH


small but perfectly formed, this satisfying circuit is full of character and interest, offering glorious views from the cliffs, the tang of the sea close up on the rocky shore, the rich history of the castle and the beautiful River Dart. This walk is well known to residents but if you’re a visitor reading By The Dart, you must make this walk part of your visit.


Start: National Trust car park, Redlap, Little Dartmouth Distance: 3.5 miles Circular Walk: Yes Grade: Moderate


Terrain: Coastal footpath with occasional uneven sec- tions and mud in wet weather; surfaced road; bridleway


Obstacles & Steep Gradients: 1 stile; 3 fl ights of steps (+5 on alternative route); 2 steep descents; 2 steep ascents. This route is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.


Public transport: To Dartmouth: bus service 93 from Kingsbridge, Modbury and Plymouth. Bus service 111 from Totnes. Regular seasonal ferry from Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle 01803 835034.


Refreshment stops: Many cafés, restaurants and pubs in Dartmouth. Castle Tea Rooms at Dartmouth Castle, open daily.


Toilets: Public toilets by car park at Dartmouth Castle.


Parking: National Trust car park, Redlap, Little Dartmouth. By donation.


Other facilities: Public payphone by car park at Dartmouth Castle. OS map: Explorer 0L20 Grid Ref: SX 874491


Directions 1. start walk through seaward side car park signed ‘Link to Coast Path, Dartmouth Castle 2½m’.


2. Follow field edge path down. through kissing gate, head to right of bench and bear left along coast path.


3. Drop down through the valley beyond Compass Cove, following ‘acorn’ waymarker. towards the bottom of the valley bear right, over stile, and then left. Follow coast pathdown steps and along above the tide line.


4. Path eventually passes through woods. Bear right where path joins lane.


5. Here you have a choice. option one is to continue down road.


6. Alternatively, turn immediately right upon joining road, down footpath. turn right at waymarker and follow coast path down steps and above sea. this route enjoys fine sea views but involves several flights of steps and some ‘up and down’. the route emerges past a picnic area to the road. turn right and immediately right again as directed below to rejoin the main route.


7. turn right down steps signed ‘Coast Path, Dartmouth Castle’ to visit the castle.


8. to return, retrace your route back up the steps and turn left along the road.


9. Follow the road, passing sign reading ‘Access to Com- pass Cove Cottages and Coastguard station’.


10.Where the road ends, go straight on through gate and follow bridleway.


11.Continue straight through Little Dartmouth Farm and back to the car park.


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