Best walks near Newton Abbot by train
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Teignmouth Station to Dawlish Station (Devon)
6m direct from Newton Abbot.
Tough: steep ascents. 4km. 1h30.
Hill paths and with moderate climbs.
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Torquay Station to Torre Station (Devon)
7m direct from Newton Abbot.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 3h30.
Stunning views. Coastal path.
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Starcross Station to Dawlish Station (Devon)
15m direct from Newton Abbot.
11km. Moderate ascents. 3h.
Coastal path. Sections can be overgrown.
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Exeter St Davids Station to Tiverton Parkway Station (Devon)
15m direct from Newton Abbot.
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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Taunton Station Circular via the East Dean Way (Somerset)
45m direct from Newton Abbot.
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Great views. Hill paths with fields and with gentle gradients.
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Newton St Cyres Station to Crediton Station (Devon)
30m from Newton Abbot, with one change.
Easy: 8km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Field paths. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Topsham Station to Exmouth Station (Devon)
45m from Newton Abbot, with one change.
Easy: 10km, flat terrain. 2h30.
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Exmouth Station to Lympstone Village Station (Devon)
45m from Newton Abbot, with one change.
Easy: 4km, flat terrain. 1h.
Excellent views.