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A circular walk taking in an old woollen mill, two length of an old railway line, a meandering river and a village where a young R D Blackmore lived. Some quiet lanes, very little ascent over the whole route and about 4 stiles. Oh, and a totem pole!

A scenic walk is on tracks and fields around the village. Some of it is on quiet country lanes. There are two fords to cross but not very deep, it can be muddy. . Total walking ascent is 716 ft.

This walk takes you onto the tow bath of the Grand Western Canal, a section of old tram-way which linked the quarry with the GWR, fields, tracks and quiet country lanes

A circular route north and north west of the village. Field, track and quiet country lanes. The village pub is well worth a visit. Total walking ascent is 341 feet.

Easy walking along country lanes, canal towpath, fields and tracks. There are undulations, two stiles and 1 ladder stile. Plenty of interest.

You will be walking in fields, on tracks and quiet country lanes. There are two farm yards, one with noisy but friendly dogs. Total walk ascent is only 327 feet.

This circular route can be walked at any time of the year but as a firm surface can be found on most of the route it lends itself to winter walking. There are several fairly stiff climbs but this gives the walker a plethora of excellent views.

This circular route gives you lovely views over the whole route. There are no steep ascents, only 4 stiles but it can be muddy & wet at most times of the year. Add it to Culmstock 1 and you have a 6+ mile walk

This circular rural walk in the lovely Culm valley can be added to Culmstock 2 to make a longer route. Any road walking is on quiet country roads. This walk has only 3 stiles, a total walk ascent of 320 ft and no steep climbs

A lovely and very varied walk. There are superb views at various locations. At the start of the route there is a lot of information about whetstone mining in the area, the church, Blackborough House and the Beacon.

An easy circular walk with the Blackdown Hills as a backdrop.

This walk in the hills north west of Wellington allows the walker to see the wonderful landscape in the area after the hedges have been trimmed and without encountering too much mud nor flooding from the River Tone on the last leg of the walk.

This circular walk takes you partly around the base of the common with a climb up to Culmstock Beacon with stunning views. If you look south west, Dartmoor can be seen in the far distance. Best walked in the autumn to appreciate the autumn colours.

This walk in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to the south of the Culm Valley, has plenty to offer by way of views over steep valleys and ridges rising above them. Most of the fields are grazed and trees are plentiful.

This walk in the Blackdown Hills, is to the south and south west of the village has plenty to offer by way of views over steep valleys with ridges rising above. Most of the fields are grazed and trees are plentiful. The total walk ascent is 580 feet

A circular walk across the Blackdown Hills on the borders of Somerset and East Devon, passing through the villages of Hemyock and Culmstock and then up to Culmstock Beacon and over the hilltops to Wellington Monument.

This circular walk covers fields, tracks woodland and quiet country lanes. Views over open countryside are spectacular. There are 7 stiles.

This circular walk starts at the prettiest village in Devon and goes through fields and woods. It includes the heights to the north, the home of the Devon & Somerset Gliding Club and circles around above some old flint workings to return via Kerswell

Starts at grade 1 listed church in Plymtree with its 1100 year old yew tree. It goes across farmland passing another grade 1 church in Clyst Hydon and returns via more farmland and a Woodland Trust copse. Mud possible - walking boots recommended.

This circular walk takes you north of Dunkeswell above a deep valley with the chance to seeing wild life including deer. At times especially weekends there will be overhead light aircraft. A bit boggy in places, especially winter.

Part 10 of the journey across Somerset. From Wellington, the route passes through undulating country going through Langford Budville, Milverton, and Fitzhead before descending into Wiveliscombe.

This circular walk is in the Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Certain sections can be wet at times but the views are spectacular.

This circular route takes you out into the hills to the north with pretty views of the deep valleys below. There is some road walking but two thirds is field or track. There is one strenuous climb and the total walk ascent is 800 feet.

A circular walk though wooded hills and valleys, along part of the West Deane Way, and following a young River Tone. The route has delightful views and is below the Brendon Hills. It has one moderate ascent and one very steep one.

This walk is mainly on field paths and tracks with about ¾ mile of quiet country lanes. Wooded hillsides and deep combes are a feature of this walk. With a total walk ascent of 1025 feet it's grade is a fairly robust moderate. Good views.

This circular walk in the Blackdown Hills starts on the high ground, decends into the valley, takes you across to the village of Angersleigh and then a climbs through a nature reserve and back to the start. The total walk ascent is about 800 feet.

Part 11 of the journey across Somerset. From Wiveliscombe, the route climbs over Maundon Hill and then follows paths and minor roads through remote country. Finally reaching Kennisham Hill on the Brendons.

Once out of Wiveliscombe, this walk is over fields, on tracks and green lanes. It does have quite a few stiles and one section through the quarry in Oakhampton Wood means a scramble or two. Views over the countryside are excellent.