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South Devon Railway Steam Train

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    Train enthusiasts will love this Steam Train experience!

    South Devon Railway is a former Great Western Railway branch line. The 14mile round trip runs along the the beautiful Dart valley, Buckfastleigh and Totnes. With an option to stop off at each town to explore.

    They pride themselves on giving an authentic heritage experience with historic stations and the vintage restored train carriages.

    And often have special events on their trains such as ‘Mad Hatters Travelling Tea Party’ or ‘Polar Express’ which tend to combine entry to the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm & Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies.

    Their dining train offers sunday lunch and afternoon tea on specific dates each month.… Read more

    walks from weavers yurt glamping in devon. photo credit: weaversyurt.co.uk

    Longer Loop Walk 4km

      Walks from the Yurt

      Description

      Longer loop 4km / Shorter loop 3.5km

      All on lanes / road (but if been raining some patches still need wellies!).

      You can take a buggy / bicycles on this one.

      Starting Point: Either start from where your car is parked (P symbol on map). Or through the little gate at the very back behind the yurt (follow the stream and you’ll find it!) (yellow star on map).

      How to make these google maps on your phone
      – click the box on the top far right (e.g. as shown by pink arrow)

      walks from weavers yurt glamping in devon. photo credit: weaversyurt.co.uk

      Medium Loop Walk 2.9km

        Walks from the Yurt

        Description

        Through the country lanes, past the lake house, through their field, really pretty archway of trees.
        2.9km loop

        Starting Point: Either start from where your car is parked (P symbol on map). Or through the little gate at the very back behind the yurt (follow the stream and you’ll find it!) (yellow star on map).

        How to make these google maps on your phone
        – click the box on the top far right (e.g. as shown by pink arrow)

        walks from weavers yurt glamping in devon. photo credit: weaversyurt.co.uk

        Short Loop Walk 1km

          Walks from the Yurt

          Description

          1km loop / 15min walk.

          Starts from here. Along the lane. Across the field (Eden Vale Turf) with gorgeous views.

          Great if you just want some fresh air and a little walk.

          Starting Point: Either start from where your car is parked (P symbol on map). Or through the little gate at the very back behind the yurt (follow the stream and you’ll find it!) (yellow star on map).

          How to make these google maps on your phone
          – click the box on the top far right (e.g. as shown by pink arrow)

          walks from weavers yurt glamping in devon. photo credit: weaversyurt.co.uk

          Walks from the Yurt

            Head out from the Yurt for a Devon countryside walk.

            All these walks start from the yurt.

            Either from where your car is parked.

            Or through the little gate at the very back behind the yurt (follow the stream and you’ll find it!)

            Theres a range of short & long walks that I’ve created google maps for below.

            Pub Walks

            There’s something so satisfying about going to a pub for refreshment during a walk! The three Pub’s within walking distance are:
            Drewe Arms, Broadhembury (2 miles)
            Wyndham Arms, Kentisbeare (1.8 miles)
            Keepers Cottage Inn, Kentisbeare (1.4 miles)

            Set at the foothills of the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty (ANOB)

            Our location is fab if you love walking in nature.… Read more

            Culmstock Beacon - ideas for days out walking from Weavers Yurt Glamping photo credit: Alison Day - flickr

            Culmstock Beacon

              A wildlife haven with stunning views.

              On the edge of the Blackdowns it has some of the most stunning views that inland Devon has to offer.

              Wild ponies can usually be seen here.

              In late summer it’s particularly beautiful when the bell-heather is in full bloom.

              Culmstock Beacon is one of a chain of Elizabethan beacons used for lighting fires to warn of advancing enemies (such as The Spanish Armada.) The beehive-shaped structure was built of flint. It was rebuilt in 1870 after the collapse of the earlier one.

              Culmstock Beacon is accessible via unmade public footpaths and bridleways.

              Address: Culmstock Beacon, Culmstock, Cullompton EX15 3HP

              Distance: 25min drive

              Parking: By road: No formal car park is available, and considerate parking along the narrow lanes leading to the common is required, or else park on the northern edge of Culmstock village and walk 1.5km to the site.… Read more

              rhododendron woods | Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty ANOB | Weavers Yurt Glamping Devon

              Rhododendron Woods, Blackdown Hills ANOB

                Google Map Route from Yurt

                We love this woodland! It can be seen through the trees from the stream by the yurt.

                Full of trails and paths for exploring or making dens (the evidence of others having done so is fun to see!).

                Being set at the foothills of the the Blackdown Hills is such a gift for us and our guests 🙂

                There’s a number of car parks with paths to Blackborough, the Gliding Club on North hill and many many interconnecting circular routes.

                Address: There are a number of small unmarked car parks. This is the first of them click here for google map location.… Read more

                Knightshayes Gardens National Trust (30min drive from Weavers Yurt Glamping Devon)

                Knightshayes Gardens National Trust

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                  Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It’s on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out 🙂

                  Address: Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ

                  Distance: 30min drive

                  photo credit: flickr by Kerry Garrett