As other reviewers have said it is almost entirely on road although a good proportion of the roads are unmetalled green lanes & the rest are very quiet country lanes. The unmetalled lanes up out of Totnes are steep but particularly peaceful....

Helen C

I agree with everyone else - this is a superb Slow Way!...

danravenellison

What a GREAT route. Love this part of the country. I 100% recommend this one....

pilea

LOVED WALKING THIS! I'm coming back!...

pilea

This is a truly beautiful route with great views and good number of places to stop for refreshments on the way. You can expect some steep hills, but it was dry when we walked it and didn't have any issues with mud. It could be a little better drawn in Totnes around St Peter's Quay, but it's easy enough to work out....

danravenellison

It's very similar to Ivytot One, but my local friend adapted it slightly so that the route uses some quieter lanes and it's a little shorter too. The right of way at Earlscombe Farm (between Ivybridge and Ugborough) is a few metres east of the farm buildings, which is slightly different to the path on the OS Map. I reckon everyone in Ivybridge and Totnes who like to walk should give this a go....

danravenellison

The right of way at Earlscombe Farm (between Ivybridge and Ugborough) is a few metres east of the farm buildings, which is slightly different to the route and OS Map, but not so different you can't find your way....

danravenellison

From Buckfastleigh the route largely follows quiet country lanes. From Dartington Church, the route follows part of the National Cycle Network (NCN), an off-road multi-use path all the way to Totnes. In fact, I think it would be possible to avoid all stiles by continuing on the road from Water Lane End (not taking the first footpath) then pick up the multi-use path even sooner, from the Steiner school at Hood Manor....

Helen C

Finished at the seaside which is well served by amenities such a public toilets a small shop, ice cream and good pubs. I would recommend Totpai two which is a slightly more direct route....

Lara

Much of the way is off road, through Woodlands and along paths, there is a short part when you are walking alongside the road through a village so worth being cautious but it seemed a quiet road with good visibility ahead so not too concerning....

Lara

Leaving Brixham the route follows pavement alongside the A3022 for a short way. From Churston Ferrers though, the route follows the John Musgrave Heritage Trail (JMHT)and follows minor roads and paths. At Greenway the ferry is signposted through the grounds, which is an alternative when the estate is open to the public, although the official route follows the road. From Dittisham the route continues along minor lanes, absolutely cracking unmetalled lanes, and paths. At Bow the official route follows the road, but for a shortcut you could take the stepping stones signed for the Dart Valley Trail although I feared they might be icy and stuck with the road....

Helen C

Great route! Thank you....

pilea

I added this new route option to make it slightly more direct, safe (avoiding a busier narrow lane) and to remove some steps....

danravenellison

Using Coombe House Lane is preferable I think, so I'm going to share another route version that deals with this and takes out some steps....

danravenellison

Totnes and Paignton couldn’t be more different really - historic town with an alternative lifestyle vibe to English Riviera seaside resort. The route initially follows pavement out of Totnes then goes onto a beautiful old lane -Fleet Mill Lane, an unmetalled road - as far as Aish. Getting to the footbridge across the main road was a bit of a puzzle at first - walk along pavement to the entrance of Sainsbury’s then through carpark....

Helen C

Good rest stop towards end of walk in Dartington - option of community owned brewery at Dartington or pub just off main walk path. Time the walk right and you'll see the steam train along route, or even use it to get back to the start/end of the route....

Hannah

It follows footpaths, bridleways, unmetalled roads & quiet, leafy, country lanes, with pavement sections in towns & villages. There is one slightly tricky road crossing of the B3196 near Kittaford Cross but no walking along any busy roads. It then follows quiet lanes & footpaths to Ugborough. The route then follows a combination of quiet lanes & unmetalled roads to Harberton (which has a pub also) & then on to Totnes....

Helen C

I found this to be an easy walk to traverse; it was a dry day, but I could imagine it being a little muddy around the woodlands have a wet spell....

James Green

One section, leading northwestwards across the River Wash to Beer Leigh cross via Middle Washbourne was pretty muddy on the day I walked it (see photos - unfortunately rotated when uploaded). Up on the ridge from Beer Leigh cross towards Bow was a fantastic old lane and would have great views I’m sure! (If the Middle Washbourne section is too muddy an alternative would be to continue on the lane towards Lower Washbourne and take the public footpath through Granary Farm, which follows good, hard farm tracks to rejoin the ridge road - I detoured here to check. Field gates and one pedestrian gate but no stiles.)....

Helen C

From Sharpham you can follow an old tram way (higher route) into Totnes, or take the footpath and meander up and down mainly alongside the Dart....

CarlApe

The route follows the Totnes to Torbay & John Musgrave Heritage (TT & JMH) Trails, which are well signed. Leaving Marldon on Smallwell Lane, the route follows a field edge footpath just past Hazelwood Farm. If liked, an alternative route would be to continue along Smallwell Lane towards Aptor & take the bridleway Loventor Lane - stone surface - which the route joins south of Butterball Copse....

Helen C

From 2.5 miles you are in the village of Ashprington and now have to walk along lanes with traffic for approximately 1.2miles. And follow the track behind the houses, not along the the left up the steps with a foot path sign. At 4.2 miles turn left and join the toad through Cornworthy. At 4.7 miles cross the main road and head toward Broadgates on the lane straight ahead. At 5.5 miles you join a lane heading left heading into Dittisham. At 7.7 miles your turn left back onto a lane....

Dylan Fuller

Rather than crossing and heading towards Newpark Hill plantation, I've always turned left towards Old Gatcombe House....

CorvusCorvus

Great varied route along green lanes and footpaths. Fabulous views towards the moors....

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It seems like going 'down-river' makes this a much easier venture, although as the previous reviewer suggests, only part of the route is suitable for those with limited mobility. The rationale for 4 stars here is that the route could be better by avoiding the hill above Week, but this would need exploring to whether the Deer Park walk around Dartington and the North Hill open access paths could be made part of this route (and whether they link up to provide a walking route), or whether this would elongate the length of this route too much....

andy_mackay

As the settlements are very small, there are no pubs/cafes on the route between Dartington and Buckfastleigh, although there is a farm shop selling fresh meat towards the end of the route....

Alex B

The only reason why I'm not giving it four stars is because it's entirely on (quiet green) lanes and some people may be uncomfortable with that....

danravenellison

When passable it's going to be a fantastic walk, albeit not accessible: you'd need to be both able bodied and physically fit. I might come back later in the year and give it a proper review. But an alternative route form Halwell to Totnes is probably also needed....

Ronnie1c

Easy to follow (I was using the OS app alongside)....

Ronnie1c