Section 1 of 2, Little Dart Ridge & Valley Walk
Chawleigh to West Worlington
8 miles (12.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SS 695 109. Finish: SS 770 134. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 290 m of climbing and 264 m of descent; highest point 195 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chawleigh.
- Car parks
- Queens Stone (free), 500 m from the start. Directions SS 693 105Car park, 850 m from the start. Directions SS 686 111
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Eggesford station, 1.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at West Worlington.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Lapford station, 7 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 47%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
About 47% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate.
Steepest climb: about 68 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Earl of Portsmouth, Chawleigh: 1.6 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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