A long distance walk of 56 miles (90km) from Taunton to Starcross on the Exe estuary.
OSM map layer · LineString
50.81, -3.46 · rel 148927
50.81, -3.46 · rel 148927
Two Counties Way
72,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Devon · 50.81°N ·
3.46°W
72,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× monument
3× Attraction
7× ruins
2× viewpoint
2× summit
Kenton War Memorial
monument ·
57 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Secret Garden
Attraction ·
61 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Steve Curley
monument ·
179 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Redvers Buller
monument ·
184 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Birthplace of W Follett
monument ·
273 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bickleigh Mill
Attraction ·
on the route
72,7 km
100%
Canberra Bomber Crash XM266 21NOV61
monument ·
on the route
72,7 km
100%
Lime Kilns
ruins ·
on the route
72,7 km
100%
Duryard Valley Park
viewpoint ·
27 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Roman Signal Station
ruins ·
58 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Roman Coin
ruins ·
158 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Stoke Hill Fort
ruins ·
173 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Edward the Peacemaker 1841-1910
monument ·
203 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Canonsleigh Priory
ruins ·
219 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Cothay Manor
Attraction ·
241 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Beacon Hill
summit ·
247 m off route
72,7 km
100%
River Exe
viewpoint ·
263 m off route
72,7 km
100%
The Clump
summit ·
306 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Dolbury Hillfort
ruins ·
368 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Sampford Castle
ruins ·
420 m off route
72,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Two Counties Way is 72.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Two Counties Way takes approximately 18h 6min to complete.
No, Two Counties Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Two Counties Way starts near coordinates 50.7319, -3.531.
Two Counties Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.