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Devon
Slow Ways linking Umberleigh and Barnstaple, Chulmleigh, Great Torrington, South Molton
England / Devon / Umberleigh
Umberleigh’s four Slow Ways are 75% checked
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Walk to Umberleigh from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Barnstaple—Umberleigh
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Barumb two |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 303m | Descent 313m | ||
Great Torrington—Umberleigh
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Greumb one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 329m | Descent 390m | |
Great Torrington—Umberleigh
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Greumb two |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 17km/11mi | Ascent 417m | Descent 498m | ||
Umberleigh—Chulmleigh
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Umbchu two |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - | |
Umberleigh—Chulmleigh
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Umbchu three |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 655m | Descent 536m | ||
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Umberleigh—South Molton
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Umbsou one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 310m | Descent 192m | |
Umberleigh—South Molton
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Umbsou two |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 358m | Descent 240m |
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Collective progress
71% of Umberleigh’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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8 people have contributed to Umberleigh’s Slow Ways
1 people have pledged to walk and review a route
4 people have surveyed a route in Umberleigh
113km out of 113km have been walked and reviewed
267km of reviews have been shared in Umberleigh
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I found this to be a very enjoyable and safe route, which was easy to follow, There is an access issue at Arshaton Wood however, The forest road at SS 65931 20940 had a locked gate with signs indicating it is private land and that there is no public access....
Tim Ryan
There is a short section on the B3266 at Methe, which is busy - but I found it to be quite comfortable....
Tim Ryan
Rather than using the road from Chittlehamholt down towards the River Taw, I walked north out of the village then took a left on it's extremity down into Shortridge Wood....
Paul Coverdale
Once past the school, the easterly track was very muddy with a lot of surface water until we ascended and entered the woodland....
Paul Coverdale
Lucky for me my dog was able to get underneath or around these gates. Some of the gates I could open, but struggled to close again, again because they were broken and were heavy. The walk is all open country until close to Umberleigh where there is a really nice walk through Pitt Wood....
Helen Gough
Nice walk when on footpaths, and a lovely bit which goes down a small stream. I'd say about a third of the walk is on small country roads...
Oli Sturdy
The route uses quiet residential streets to leave the town, then at the football club transferring to footpaths across fields, before quite long sections of lane walking, with Dartmoor looming in the distance. The lanes are quiet, and in winter provide easy walking, however even the footpaths and fields weren't too muddy....
Helen Gough
Most of the walk is high up, so the views are fantastic when they appear, but watch out for the wind!...
Helen Gough
Only one muddy path which, considering the rain we have had lately, was not as muddy as expected....
Jane Gough
This is a well-designed route, given the lack of footpaths....
Tim Ryan
Helen Gough added Umbchu three, a new walk from Umberleigh to Chulmleigh
Walk this routeHelen Gough added Greumb two, a new walk from Great Torrington to Umberleigh
Walk this routeHelen Gough added Umbsou two, a new walk from Umberleigh to South Molton
Walk this routeThis route is dangerous as more than half of it is walking along the B3227, a fast road with no pavement....
Helen Gough
Very enjoyable apart from slightly dicey walk along stream bed which didn't last too long. Best avoided after heavy rain. Otherwise recommended for scenery and views....
Jane Gough
The footbridge over the stream at Hoe looks to be on its last legs, but the stream is shallow and narrow, so can be stepped over if the bridge gives up. From Heaton, Cleave Lane has eroded and you have to walk along the shallow stream....
Helen Gough
I will not attempt to walk all this route as there are altenatives using more minor roads....
Eliza
danravenellison added Umbchu two, a new walk from Umberleigh to Chulmleigh
Walk this routeI walked this route today and really enjoyed it. There might be another good route that goes around the east of Codden Hill? This route misses out on 5 stars simply because of that challenging stream, walking along the A377 (on a path) and some narrow lane walking which some people will not like....
danravenellison
The route meanders through lots of charming lanes, tracks and paths, passing woods, farms and good some views. The B3226 makes it really tricky to create a safe route using rights of way for this Slow Way....
danravenellison
Route uses fast and dangerous roads for than half of the journey. Route takes you through two farms on a track which is not a public right of way....
Kayzer
Helen Gough added Barumb two, a new walk from Barnstaple to Umberleigh
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Greumb one, a new walk from Great Torrington to Umberleigh
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Umbsou one, a new walk from Umberleigh to South Molton
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Umberleigh’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SS6094823783
Lat / Lon
50.99659° / -3.98293°
Easting / Northing
260,948E / 123,783N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Umberleigh's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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