Teign Gorge Walk
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Route Description for Teign Gorge Walk
Walking through the Teign Gorge is a fascinating adventure that should be undertaken by anyone that plans on visiting Dartmoor National Park, particularly if you love picturesque riverside settings and/or charming historical buildings. Setting out from the car park next to the historic 17th Century Fingle Bridge, you will first make your way east along the River Teign to pass through the beautiful expanse of Cod Wood and visit the remains of an Iron Age hillfort known as Wooston Castle. From here, you will loop back to the west across the undulating terrain of the gorge until you reach Fingle Bridge, continuing west along the river. Reaching another bridge, you will cross over to the other side and head uphill along Hunter’s Tor, utilizing the Hunter’s Path to walk below the 20th Century Castle Drogo, the last castle to be built in England. Head east along the trail and follow it downhill to return to the trailhead.
Getting to the Teign Gorge Walk Trailhead
To reach the trailhead for the Teign Gorge Walk from Drewsteignton, drive east for 475ft and turn right to continue on for 0.6mi. Make another right here and follow the road for 0.3mi to arrive at the car park next to Fingle Bridge.Route Information
When to do:
Year-Round
Backcountry Campsites:
Sweet Meadows Natural Camping
Pets allowed:
Yes
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
High
Route Type:
Circuit
Teign Gorge Walk Elevation Graph
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