We love the National Trust's Killerton Estate and are particularly fond of exploring it's less busy, further flung reaches. One of our favourite spots is the amazing 'activity tree' situated high above the river Culm, but we also enjoy more sedate walks from Ellerhayes Bridge too. Ellerhayes is a small hamlet between Killerton and Silverton … Continue reading Ellerhayes – a bridge, a buggy and some boots
Walks
Summer at Seale-Hayne
We absolutely love Seale-Hayne! Run by Hannahs at Seale-Hayne, not only is it a wonderful place of support, integration, innovation and employment for young people with disabilities and their families, it is a fantastic place for the community to enjoy with amazing facilities and a varied programme of activities. The calendar of events runs all year round … Continue reading Summer at Seale-Hayne
The Discovery Trail – Haldon
The Discovery Trail at Haldon has long been a favourite of ours and has always been popular with many due to its surfaced, reasonably flat paths, great views and play provisions en route. There are wooden musical instruments, benches, viewing platforms, dens and huts, all of which mean little legs can be encouraged to get … Continue reading The Discovery Trail – Haldon
Rockbeare Manor – a loop walk
Rockbeare Manor is a beautiful country house, set in stunning grounds with a pretty lake. I was first introduced to it on an Active Mums bike ride from Cranbrook, when a group of us sneaked up for a peek at their dazzling daffodil display. I've since been back a few times and enjoyed their woodland bluebells … Continue reading Rockbeare Manor – a loop walk
A sunset saunter around Sowton
This walk is a winner! I have a little wish list when I'm looking for new walks and it's rare to find one that ticks all the boxes. My ideal requirements are: Free/easy parking Dogs allowed Off road/traffic free Easy to extend or shorten to cater for children A loop/circular route so that you are … Continue reading A sunset saunter around Sowton
A Sunny, Splashy Spot – River Otter
The wonderful warm days that we keep having just make me want to get outside and soak it up - and the children immediately want to revisit all our favourite water holes so that they can splash and paddle while it's warm enough. One of our favourite local rivers is the Otter - there are great … Continue reading A Sunny, Splashy Spot – River Otter
Salcombe Hill, near Sidmouth
The National Trust own or manage areas of countryside along the East Devon coast. They have details of a variety of walks through the area, many of which start at the main car park at Salcombe Hill. You can find the car park fairly easily by following the brown tourist signs to the Norman Lockyer … Continue reading Salcombe Hill, near Sidmouth
Countess Wear Paper Mill Loop
This is a great circular walk with a bit of something for everyone, and lots of options to link it to longer walks or cut it short if need be. Mostly along a surfaced path it is suitable for pushchairs, but due to current flood structure works, some of the paths are diversions and a … Continue reading Countess Wear Paper Mill Loop
Woodbury Castle
This fantastic area of Woodbury Common was originally formed in prehistoric tomes as a hillfort. More about its history can be read here. It is now a large beech wood with fantastic open spaces to run and play, with rope swings, steps and dens all around its banks and ditches. To find it, you need … Continue reading Woodbury Castle
Budlake Old Post Office walk, Killerton
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/features/budlake-old-post-officeThis walk is perfect if you’re looking for somewhere you can go with small children on their bikes or if you’re wanting to combine a good dog walk with somewhere you can take a buggy.I start in the overflow car park at Killerton, as this area has a lovely little park that the children like … Continue reading Budlake Old Post Office walk, Killerton
