Yeoford to Copplestone - along the Tarka Line

Submitted by Timwoods on 10 August 2010

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A linear, stroll-(1-2-hours) countryside walk in England starting at Yeoford Station, Devon, about 6km (roughly 4 miles) long and . The Tarka Line, from Exeter to Barnstaple, passes through some beautiful Devonian scenery. Excellent walks start from all the rural stops in between, and the 'Tarka Line Walks' booklet details 22 routes. Order a copy from www.tarkarail.org/page2.html This route, between the villages of Yeoford and Copplestone, passes through the mid-Devon redlands that are typical of the region. It's classic countryside walking and a great start to exploring the Tarka Line. Start: Yeoford Station, OS Grid: SX782989
End: Copplestone Station, OS Grid: SS767029 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)

Gain (+/- 10%): 97m (320ft)

Total (+/- 10%): 160m (528ft)

Loss (+/- 10%): 63m (208ft)

Max. Elevation: 120m (393ft)

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Waypoints

1. Yeoford Station

OS Grid: SX783988

From the station, head under the bridge to pick up the footpath alongside the railway line. Cross the river and keep along the path.

2. Penstone

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 1 OS Grid: SS775000

The path passes through fields to reach the hamlet of Penstone. Pass under the railway bridge and over the two tracks towards Colebrook.

3. Colebrooke

OS Grid: SX770999

St Andrew's church in Colebrooke is a lovely spot from which to admire the scenery of mid-Devon. From the churchyard, pass through the gate onto Drunkards' Lane, which recrosses the old South Devon railway.

4. Coleford

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: SS771010

Follow the lane to Coleford, a fine Devon village. Just over the railway bridge is the New Inn, a 13th century drinking spot.

5. Coplestone House

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SS771019

Continue along the lane past Coplestone House and on into Copplestone.

6. Copplestone

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: SS766032

Finish the walk in Copplestone, which has another good pub - the wonderfully named Devonshire Dumpling on Morchard Road - and a village shop. The station is a few hundred metres north of the village centre.