Umberleigh — South Molton
Umbsou two
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By Helen Gough on 08 May 2022
Description
Safer and shorter route connecting Umberleigh and South Molton. Mostly walking on lanes, but crossing the B3226 twice
Safer and shorter route connecting Umberleigh and South Molton. Mostly walking on lanes, but crossing the B3226 twice
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 4
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (4)
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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Umberleigh
Grid Ref
SS6094823783
Lat / Lon
50.99659° / -3.98293°
Easting / Northing
260,948E / 123,783N
What3Words
watching.overcomes.lighters
South Molton
Grid Ref
SS7142225863
Lat / Lon
51.01772° / -3.83449°
Easting / Northing
271,422E / 125,863N
What3Words
toads.reward.stuffy
Umberleigh | |
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Grid Ref | SS6094823783 |
Lat / Lon | 50.99659° / -3.98293° |
Easting / Northing | 260,948E / 123,783N |
What3Words | watching.overcomes.lighters |
South Molton | |
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Grid Ref | SS7142225863 |
Lat / Lon | 51.01772° / -3.83449° |
Easting / Northing | 271,422E / 125,863N |
What3Words | toads.reward.stuffy |
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reviews
Paul Coverdale
10 Apr 2024I walked the first third of this slow way in the company of my dog, Rosie, on a grey, drizzly April afternoon. The ground was very wet following weeks of rainfall.
I took the shortcut from Umberleigh station over the railway bridge on the B3277, which was busy without a pavement. I recommend using the longer footpath over the viaduct as per the slow way route.
Once past the school, the easterly track was very muddy with a lot of surface water until we ascended and entered the woodland. For this part alone, it is not accessible for bikes or wheelchairs. The minor country roads were very quiet, but also had a lot of surface water in places. At the crossroads I took a right to head back to Chittlehamholt where I was staying.
Helen Gough
03 Dec 2022I walked from Umberleigh to South Molton and really enjoyed it. I walked on a cold winters day, after a very wet November and this was a perfect choice. Most of it is along very quiet country lanes, with just a few footpaths at either end, so underfoot was easy going. The footpaths on the Umberleigh end were a bit mucky, but considering the rain we've had were in good condition.
Most of the walk is high up, so the views are fantastic when they appear, but watch out for the wind!
If you want a winter walk with views where you don't have to wade through slippery nasty mud, this is it.
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Jane Gough
03 Dec 2022An excellent route for bad weather walking. Only one muddy path which, considering the rain we have had lately, was not as muddy as expected. Mostly quiet lanes. Elevation not uncomfortable to walk. Nice wood walk. Definitely acceptable to be part of the network.
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Tim Ryan
24 Oct 2022An excellent alternative route. Very good paths in and out of South Molton and Umberleigh. Unfortunately, because of the lack of footpaths in this area. Most of the route is on roads. These country lanes however are very quiet, I felt safe throughout the walk. There are two sections on a busier road, the B3226 at Honiton Cross, and again at Meethe. These are short lengths, no more than 100 metres, and are wide enough. I felt safe. This is a well-designed route, given the lack of footpaths.
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