Walks you can reach from Newton St Cyres by train
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Okehampton Circular via Lydford (Devon)
30 minutes direct from Newton St Cyres.
Traffic-free former railway trail on the western edge of Dartmoor, crossing the wrought-iron Meldon Viaduct.
Meldon Viaduct: A wrought-iron lattice railway viaduct on the Granite Way high above the West Okement valley.
Warnings: Multi-use trail shared with cyclists.
Walk details: Great Scenic Railways of Devon & Cornwall (PDF).
Polsloe Bridge to Exeter St Davids (Devon)
8 minutes direct from Newton St Cyres.
A walk in open country and Devon green lanes linking the city's two outer stations, climbing out of the suburbs through Mincinglake Valley Park and over Stoke Hill, with superb views opening up over Exeter and down the Exe Estuary before a long descent past the University to St David's.
Mincinglake Valley Park: a wooded valley park and Local Nature Reserve climbing out of the city, with views opening back over Exeter.
Exeter
Time: 2h30
Lunch: Pubs and shops at the start (the Queen's Head by Polsloe Bridge) and at the finish (the Jolly Porter and Great Western, opposite St David's station).
Walk details: Avocet Line Rail Users Group (PDF).
Crediton to Exeter Central (Devon)
6 minutes direct from Newton St Cyres.
Incredible views from Stoke Hill. A long, varied route alternating quiet country lanes with footpaths through the Devon countryside and with a stretch along the River Creedy and a high crossing over Stoke Hill. Some mud in wetter seasons; road sections are short and quiet. Several points intersect the Exeter-Crediton bus route (369 or 5) if the walk is too long. Starts through Shobrooke Park past ancient trees.
Time: 5h30–11h30
1 lunch spot: the Beer Engine
Warnings: Crossing the A396 Tiverton Road is a fast road, so cross only when clear in both directions.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Exeter St Davids to Tiverton Parkway (Devon)
8 minutes direct from Newton St Cyres.
Lapford to Crediton (Devon)
6 minutes direct from Newton St Cyres.
The views reward the effort. Hilly mid-Devon countryside on byways, bridleways and field paths, with a fair amount of quiet-lane walking. Steep gradients in places, several gates, steps and stiles. Byways can be muddy and prone to flooded sections in winter and though usually fine in drier months.
Time: 5h30–10h30
Lunch: Shops and pubs at Sandford and Morchard Bishop; the Morchard Bishop pub may be closed but the village shop is well stocked with hot food.
Warnings: Steep gradients, steps and stiles. Cattle graze several fields and can be territorial near Merchant's Corner; a couple of gates have to be climbed. Flooded sections possible on the byways between Moor Farm and Swannaton after rain. Can be muddy.
Walk details: Slow Ways.