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50.55, -4.10 · rel 2246230
50.55, -4.10 · rel 2246230
West Devon Way
61,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Devon · 50.55°N ·
4.10°W
61,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
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 · 18 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× Attraction
2× viewpoint
5× monument
3× ruins
3× summit
Lydford Gorge White Lady Entrance
Attraction ·
161 m off route
8,6 km
14%
White Lady Waterfall
viewpoint ·
271 m off route
8,6 km
14%
Llanford Danish vs Saxon War
monument ·
on the route
9,8 km
16%
Mine (dis)
ruins ·
146 m off route
9,8 km
16%
Sourton Tors
summit ·
335 m off route
36,2 km
59%
Ice works (disused)
ruins ·
405 m off route
36,2 km
59%
South Down
summit ·
216 m off route
41,7 km
68%
Sir Francis Drake
monument ·
201 m off route
59,4 km
97%
Bedford Estate Office
monument ·
on the route
60,0 km
98%
Double Waters
Attraction ·
on the route
60,0 km
98%
Arch of Abbey Cloisters
ruins ·
48 m off route
60,0 km
98%
Rhinoceros
monument ·
on the route
61,3 km
100%
Peregrine Falcon viewing spot
viewpoint ·
on the route
61,3 km
100%
The Ampitheatre
monument ·
on the route
61,3 km
100%
Longtimber Tor
summit ·
195 m off route
61,3 km
100%
Saltram House
Attraction ·
284 m off route
61,3 km
100%
Stable House
Attraction ·
363 m off route
61,3 km
100%
Dartmoor Railway
Attraction ·
441 m off route
61,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
West Devon Way is 61.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, West Devon Way takes approximately 15h 15min to complete.
No, West Devon Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
West Devon Way starts near coordinates 50.6006, -4.1266.
West Devon Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.