Crookham Cross & Downhayne Brake

Meet at Newton Poppleford Recreation Ground Car Park (OS 115, SY 088 899) at 8.45am  to share cars or meet at the start point.Start: Car park in Colyton, Dolphin Street ( OS 116, SY 246 940) at 9.30am. 7 miles, 4.5 hours including a picnic followed by an optional guided walking tour of Colyton starting at 2pm from the town car park in Dolphin Street. the tour lasts approx. an hour, cost £3 per person.

We walk along the river Coly, then head for Purlbridge Farm, Crookham Cross and Downhayne Brake Road. There is one long uphill gradient and it could be muddy in places. We can stop for afternoon refreshments after the town visit.

Walk Leader: Heather Fereday, 01395 446796/07484 627312