Footpaths

Walking

Having discovered this beautiful part of Devon, what better way to see it the area than on foot. Whether it be a quiet evening stroll around the village, or a purposeful walk taking in the bracing air that can be found on the higher ground to the south and west, there is always plenty to see.

The parish of Dittisham covers an area approximately three miles by three miles, the western limit of its boundary is Hemborough Post ('Sportsmans Arms'), and then stretches from the Old Mill Valley on the south side to Mill Creek and the Cornworthy boundary in the north. As well as many signed public footpaths, there are several bye-roads and green lanes which can be used either to see the local scenery, or for the more energetic who want to go further afield to explore such places as Dartmouth, Blackawton and Cornworthy - or even across the river to Paignton.

In many cases you will find that the footpaths cross farmland where some fields are likely to be stocked, so please 'keep to the path' and close all gates behind you. By remembering these points it keeps the landowners off your backs and makes for better liaison between landowners and the Parish Council, whose responsibility it is to maintain the paths.