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North Devon Group

We are the North Devon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We will depart Umberleigh station and head through Pitt Wood before crossing fields to reach a lane leading to Chittlehampton. More fields and lanes will bring us to East Stowford and Cobbaton before returning along the river.

Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
302.4m / 992ft
Type:
circular

If you wish to catch the train from Barnstaple, the 09.35 train will arrive at Umberleigh Station at 09.45

Parking spaces are minimal at Umberleigh so recommend parking at Barnstaple and taking the train.

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 60867 23756
Nearest postcode:
EX37 9AA
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Start time:
9:45 am

Umberleigh Train Station or Barnstaple train station to catch the 09.35 train which will arrive at Umberleigh at 09.45

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking