Walks Westcountry

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Westcountry Ramblings 2025​

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The sandstone and chalk cliffs of Dorset and East Devon aside, those rocky outcrops with strata at acute angles on so many of our beaches evidence a time when this planet of ours was geologically volatile. Ai's a more recent seismic event, and it's marginalising websites like this. So, this 'last-month-of-summer' post is probably my last. I suggest you copy and keep any walks you treasure before they disappear.

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Final pub of the month, the Holt in Exeter's lovely Cathedral Close. A chance to sit inside one of the Close's medieval buildings, or enjoy its large beer garden, with a pint of Otter ale. Trail 42 will get you there via the city's historic and lovely canal.   

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Expect more than directions from the trails. Pictures, a bit of local history and myth, and much more fill the gaps between footsteps. And - weather permitting - gorgeous views.  

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But be warned: take and wear appropriate gear. Some walks are in remote areas, weather is unpredictable despite all the science. A good map and compass are sometimes essential - particularly on the moors.