See and Do Category: Cycling and Walking in and around Totnes

Vineyard Nature Trail at Sandridge Barton

Some of the greatest childhood memories are made when exploring outside, which is why Sandridge Barton’s free Vineyard Nature Trail looks sure to be top of parents’ bucket lists.

The trail starts from Sandridge Barton’s Visitor Centre at Lower Well Farm and is great fun for kids, and informative for adults too. It's set in the countryside on the edge of the River Dart close to Stoke Gabriel in south Devon where an idyllic landscape of wildlife, trees, hedgerows, and woodland is also home to 32 acres of vineyards which produce grapes for Sandridge Barton Wines and the well-known Sharpham Wine.

As children scurry about searching for wildlife, parents can learn why this rolling countryside is perfect for growing grapes. Fascinating interpretation boards offer insightful information on grapevines, while children are encouraged to see if they can spot any creepy crawlies and to try the half dozen brass rubbings, including grapes, fossils and cows, which are set in the vineyard.

Stonyfield is a unique site as it boasts South Devon’s only raised limestone bed, a key feature in some of the world’s best wine regions such as Burgundy, St-Émilion and parts of the Southern Rhone. It was planted in May 2021 and the first harvest of grapes is expected to take place in 2024.

The trail is 1.3  miles long and takes about 40 minutes to complete, and after there are refreshments to be enjoyed at Sandridge Barton, where a gorgeous outdoor area has plenty of space to sit and soak up this beautiful place.

Created with funding from South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the  trail starts at Sandridge Barton (Lower Well Farm, Waddeton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Devon, TQ9 6RL) where parking is free. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed.

If you’d like to try the brass rubbings, head to the visitor centre before starting your walk to collect paper and crayons.

Canoe Adventures

Explore South Devon’s stunning River Dart with Canoe Adventures from Tuckenhay or Stoke Gabriel. Hire your own canoe or canoes with an experienced guide for a unique River Adventure. Join us for a BBQ or our famous ‘Pub to pub and back by moonlight’ journeys. Or for the slightly more adventurous we offer overnight canoe and wild camping. Enjoy a unique experience of the local wildlife and historic Devon from the river. Ideal for family celebrations, Hens, Stags, Scouts, Guides, Schools and team building and rewards. You can book a whole canoe throughout the year for a guided canoe journey. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186260-d3441604-Reviews-Canoe_Adventures-Totnes_Devon_England.html Booking is essential as departure times vary daily with the tide. You can book by phone, email or via the website. Find us on Instagram and check out  our 5 star Trip Advisor reviews to www.tripadvisor.co.uk website.

Guided Walks with Kathy Alexander

Spend a morning exploring historic Totnes on an informal, friendly stroll around town.  Thursdays from April through October. Starts 10.30a.m next to the Visit Totnes map in the Market Square.  £8 per person, £4 under 16’s.  Call or text for further information.  Private group tours are available any time of year by arrangement.

Sharpham Estate Parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?

The event takes place at Sharpham Estate, Sharpham Drive, Totnes, TQ9 5EW (w3w: ///vent.removal.midwinter).

Franklin Totnes Trail

The Franklin Totnes Trail is a circular walk around Totnes which has come to life as part of a legacy bequest from a member of the Totnes Ramblers, Mr Edward Franklin. It's a 6¾ mile, waymarked, circular walk with several points of interest along the way, starting in the historical town of Totnes and walking via Totnes Riverside Station, Fishchowter’s Lane and Totnes Hydropower Scheme. It should take the average walker 3 to 4 hours to complete the walk, but if time is limited there are options to shorten the walk by ¾ mile, 2¾ miles or 4 miles. Take a look at our map and guide to the Franklin Trail Or use the OS Explorer map  You can find out more about Totnes Ramblers on their blog www.visittotnes.co.uk website.  

Electric Bike Hire Delivered To You

e-vo bike hire are a local business who deliver electric bikes to you from only £22 per day rental. Experience the freedom and fun of exploring the local hills on an electric pedal assisted bike. Please check the website for full details.

Access for all path

This popular and attractive footpath and cycle route runs for two miles alongside the River Dart and through Dartington Hall estate to link Borough Park in Totnes with The Cider Press at Dartington. It is carefully designed to be suitable for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users and people with sight loss.

There are 10 benches along the path, with toilets and nearby car parks at Totnes Pavilion in Borough Park and at The Cider Press.

An audio guide to the path is available here The audio-guide has been arranged as a playlist, following 10 numbered benches along the route.

Dartmoor Walk and Rides This Way

Explore the lovely Dartmoor National Park on foot or on a top-quality electric bike -- or both.  We offer guided tours, designed to suit you, that start from a variety of locations on Dartmoor and last a full or half day. We can also bring in local experts to offer walks or rides with a particular focus such as birdlife or plants, archaeology/history, legends and myths, wild swimming, ecology, social history and sustainability.

John Musgrave Heritage Trail

The John Musgrave Heritage Trail can be walked in 4 sections. The entire walk is 35 miles with walks from Maidencombe to Cockington, Cockington to Totnes, Totnes to Dittisham, Dittisham to Greenway by Ferry and then Greenway to Brixham. The route from Cockington to Totnes is 9.5 miles and Totnes to Dittisham is 9 miles. Walking from Cockington to Totnes, start at Cockington Court within Cockington Estate in Torquay, a pretty little historical village with thatched pub, cafes and arts & crafts on site. The walk will lead you through woodland and fields but does include some main roads as well. There will be plenty of chances to stop along the way including at the beautiful Occombe Farm, a local working farm with well-stocked cafe, and at Marldon village with its fine church, local shop and pub. History buffs may embrace the chance to visit Berry Pomeroy castle (when open) and animal lovers should enjoy the Mare and Foal Sanctuary and cafe (seasonal). This part of the walk ends at Totnes Bridge near The Plains. The route from Totnes to Dittisham is a moderate walk along the River Dart which runs through the pretty villages of Cornworthy, Tuckenhay and Ashprington. For more details about the rest of the walk and full guided instructions please visit the www.southdevonramblers.com website.

Ramblers Totnes

Three free guided walks every week. Join us and walk our coast, country and moor. Whether a local resident or visitor you will find a Rambler welcome with this friendly and sociable walking group.
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