Best walks in Devon by train
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in Devon and plan your next day of green.
Exeter St Davids Station to Tiverton Parkway Station
Tough: 32km. Moderate ascents. 8h30.
Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs; surfaced. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
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Newton St Cyres Station to Crediton Station
7m direct from Exeter St Davids.
Easy: 8km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Field paths. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Starcross Station to Dawlish Station
15m direct from Exeter St Davids.
11km. Moderate ascents. 3h.
Coastal path. Sections can be overgrown.
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Topsham Station to Exmouth Station
15m direct from Exeter St Davids.
Easy: 10km, flat terrain. 2h30.
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Teignmouth Station to Dawlish Station
15m direct from Exeter St Davids.
Tough: steep ascents. 4km. 1h30.
Hill paths and with moderate climbs.
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Exmouth Station to Lympstone Village Station
30m direct from Exeter St Davids.
Easy: 4km, flat terrain. 1h.
Excellent views.
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Torquay Station to Torre Station
30m direct from Exeter St Davids.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 3h30.
Stunning views. Coastal path.
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Okehampton Station Circular
45m direct from Exeter St Davids.
88km.
Remote, featureless moorland, boggy ground, river crossings, hilly terrain, and northern Dartmoor. MOD firing ranges apply.