102 Take a Walk in South Devon In conjuntion with South Devon AONB. www.southdevonaonb.org.uk


A delightful route following creeks and green lanes steeped in the trade and travel of past times. Melting views of the boat-bobbing estuary and charming South Hams countryside, and a host of waterfowl and wading birds into the bargain.


Start: Kingsbridge Quay Street Car Park


Distance: 2.75 miles (Extended walk to Bowcombe Bridge 1 mile) Circular Walk: Yes Grade: Moderate


Terrain: Surfaced roads and paths; tracks and green lanes, with some uneven sections, and erosion down to bedrock in places; country footpaths.


Obstacles & Steep Gradients: 7 stiles; 1 flight of steps; 1 steep ascent; 1 steep descent.


Public transport: Kingsbridge is served by buses from Plymouth, Exeter, Totnes, Salcombe and many other locations throughout the South Hams. For information on public transport in South Hams please call Traveline on 0870 6082608 www.traveline.org.uk.


Refreshment stops: Many pubs, cafes and restaurants in Kingsbridge.


Toilets: Public toilets at the Quay in Kingsbridge.


Parking: pay and display car park at Quay Street, Kingsbridge.


Other facilities: Many shops in Kingsbridge. Tourist Information Centre and public payphones at the Quay. OS map: Explorer 0L20 SX735439 Grid Ref: Grid Ref: SX895569


Directions 1. At the entrance to the car park, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing. 2. Go through the narrow alley to the right of Harbour House, then left along Ebrington Street. 3. Follow the right hand side pavement behind the bingo hall, and continue along raised footway up hill. 4. By the phone box just above the church, turn right down a tarmac path. Turn left at the road and sharp right after 100m. Continue past Washabrook Farm, and up the rocky green lane. 5. At the junction, take the track to the left. At the bottom, turn sharp right onto the road along Bowcombe Creek. 6. (To extend the walk here, follow the road along to the viewing platform, and the recreation area beyond at Bow- combe Bridge. Return the same way). 7. Just past Rose cottage, turn right over stile and up foot- path. At the ‘public footpath’ fingerpost, head diagonally up across the field to the far corner. 8. Cross over the stone stile and follow the field edge path.


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