Footpaths and Maps around Morchard Bishop
With over 60 footpaths and bridleways, Morchard Bishop has one the highest number of public footpaths of any Parish in Devon. The walks available are very varied in length, difficulty and vistas. They are leisurely and for all ability levels and are a fantastic way of getting to know your local areas, the beauty that is the Devon countryside – and also your walking companions. The walks will be publicised in the Morchard Messenger and the accompanying hand drawn maps are available can be downloaded from this web site.
To go to the Parish Ordnance Survey Map click here >> Ordnance-Survey-Morchard-parish-MAP.pdf
The Devon County Council web section on Public Rights of Way can be accessed by clicking here >> Devon Public Rights of Way
When walking with dogs, you are required to keep them on a leash: click here >> NSA Sheep Worrying Leaflet 2025
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Hand Drawn Maps by the late Julie Rudge
These maps are based upon drawings provided by Julie Rudge and gifted to the Parish Council. You are welcome to use these maps for your personal use but any copying should be acknowledged if published.
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Walk 1
A 2 hour circular walk starting at the junction of Fore Street and Church Street.
The walk takes you down parallel to Fore Street, across Greenaways to Tatepath Lake, and then via
Hirscombe Lane and Back Lane to Middlecott and back to the start.
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Walk 2
A 2.5 to 3 hour circular walk starting at the cross roads by the London Inn. The walk takes you along the Two Moors Ways to Slade Farm, then to Knathorne, Oldborough and back via Watery Lane (Rixley Lane), St Mary’s Church and Church Street.
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Walk 3
A 1.5 to 2 hour circular walk starting at the school car park.
The walk takes you through Bear Down Wood, via farthing Park, Knighstone and back along Chapman’s Lane.
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Walk 4
A 2.5 hour circular walk starting at the school car park.
The walk takes you across Wood Barton, Brownstone, along Cockrattle Lane and back via Morchard Wood.
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Walk 5
A 2.5 to 3 hour circular walk starting at the Playing Fields car park.
The walk takes you northwards, passing Hill Barton and then to N. Leigh and Broadridge Farm, via Wigham and back past Turning Ways.
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Walk 6
A 2 to 2.5 hour circular walk starting at the school car park.
The walk takes you down Merchants Lane (Chapman’s Lane), past Knightstone and on towards Moor farm. You return via Butcombe Lane.
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Walk 7
A 2 hour circular walk starting at the school car park.
The walk takes you past Barton House and loops to the east, past Farthing Park and returns passing St. Mary’s church.
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Walk 8
A 2.5 to 3 hour circular walk starting at the playing fields car park. This walk has a number of alternative paths but generally takes you through Morchard Wood, past North Wood and Hill Barton, via North Leigh and back past Middle Leigh. A side diversion can take you to the site of Denridge Mill.
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Walk 9
A 1.5 to 2 hour circular walk starting at Memorial Cross.
The walk takes you along the Two Moors Way and down to Middle week. Then via Frost, across Broadgate Lane, past St. Mary’s church and back along Church Street.
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Walk 10
This walk starts at Peter’s Green (by Middle Week) and goes southwards along the Two Moors Way. You then take a loop via Knathorne barn, Shobrook Farm , Slade and Southcott. this walk can be combined with other walks south of Morchard and the length chosen to suit yourselves!
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