River Teign Walk
A 44-mile long-distance path in Devon following the course of the River Teign from its source near Postbridge in the heart of Dartmoor to where it enters the English Channel near Teignmouth. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Postbridge
Grid Ref: SX 647 789
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Grid Ref: SX 647 789
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Climbing: 1,697 metres
Time: 18–22 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Time: 18–22 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL28 Dartmoor
110 Torquay and Dawlish
113 Okehampton, Hatherleigh, North Tawton and Lapford
Summary
The River Teign Walk is a long-distance footpath following the route of the River Teign in Devon, England, from Postbridge on Dartmoor to the mouth of the river in Shaldon.
Significant places on or near the route, starting with a lovely upland section of Dartmoor, include Fernworthy Forest, Gidleigh, Chagford, Piddledown Common, Prestonbury Castle Hill Fort, Wooston Castle Hill Fort, Hitchcombe Wood, Cod Wood, Bridford Wood, Doddiscombsleigh, Lower Ashton, Trusham, Chudleigh, Chudleigh Knighton, and Newton Abbot.