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Moretonhampstead to Lustleigh: Wray Valley woodland railway trail

Devon

Distance
8.5 mi
Est. time
4h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Walk the northern Wray Valley Trail from Moretonhampstead to the Brookfield entrance near Lustleigh, returning along the same railway path. The route passes woodland, open valley fields and old railway cuttings beside the Wray Brook. The railway opened in 1866 and closed to passengers in 1959.

Start in Court Street public car park beside the toilets. Leave by the eastern pedestrian path, follow Court Street towards the town centre and turn right down Pound Street. At the lower junction continue down Brinning Lane, called Pound Lane in the national park trail leaflet. Turn left through the signed Wray Valley Trail gate. This short lane has no pavement, so watch for traffic and use the town pavements where available.

Follow the shared trail over Budleigh Bridge and the second bridge across the A382, then continue past Wray Barton, through Sanduck Woods and Caseley Cutting. Near the cutting are the remains of a powder house and a platelayer’s hut. Stay on the railway trail rather than taking farm or woodland side paths. At Brookfield, follow the ramp down towards the trail gate and turn back before joining Knowle Road. Retrace the route to the car park.

Allow about four hours for nearly 14 km, including the gradual climb on the return and short pauses. Most of the trail is compacted gravel with gates and some rougher patches. Share the path with cyclists and horses. Parking is charged; check the tariff on arrival. Toilets and refreshments are in Moretonhampstead. Follow any temporary signs around local roadworks. Route information: Dartmoor National Park and Devon County Council Wray Valley Trail map.

Walk details

County
Devon
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Est. time
4h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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