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North Devon Group

We are the North Devon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A linear walk. From Lapford station we walk via Nymet Rowland and Coleridge. Follow the Taw, along the Tarka Trail, towards Brushford, then paths and minor roads to Eggesford. 

 

 

Sunday, 16 February 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

WALK AMENDED - NOW A LINEAR WALK.

Meet at Lapford train station. No parking available. Train departs Barnstaple at 9.37am and arrives Lapford at 10.09am. The walk now ends at Eggesford.

You will need a return ticket to Lapford,  which will be accepted from Eggesford on the return journey. 

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 72663 07965
Nearest postcode:
EX17 6AE
Start time:
10:15 am

Lapford train station. No parking available. Train departs Barnstaple at 9.37am and arrives Lapford at 10.09am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SS 68252 11473
Nearest postcode:
EX18 7EP
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking