Devon

Galmpton to Greenway trail via Mill Lane

Wander quiet country lanes and open farmland, enjoying views up the River Dart estuary. This trail can be combined with the Hook Bottom trail as well as the Coombe Lane trail to create various circular routes back to Galmpton.

Near to

Greenway

Start point

Manor Inn, Galmpton, grid ref: SX889564

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)

Duration1 hour

Dog friendly***

*Lanes, tracks and paths, tidal beach foreshore. Can be muddy in wet weather. For more details, please see Terrain section.
**Uneven terrain on tracks and footpaths, steps and steep climb. For further details, please see section marked Access.
***Dogs are welcome. For more details, please see Facilities section.

Please check the tides

Part of this route is along a beach foreshore which is covered when the tide is in, but if you're feeling confident you can take off your shoes and socks and wade, or wait for the tide to go out.

Address
The Manor Inn, 2 Stoke Gabriel Rd, Galmpton, Brixham, TQ5 0NL
Directions via Google Maps
By train
Paignton 4½ miles, Churston 2 miles.
By bus
Stagecoach 12 from Brixham to Newton Abbot. Alight at Churston Grammar School and walk through village to pub, 500 metres.
By road
Galmpton is between Paignton and Brixham on the A3022. Roadside parking available in village. If you're planning to park at Greenway you'll need to book your parking in advance. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay for parking when booking. Visit the homepage to book.
Total stages: 6
Total stages: 6
Start point
Manor Inn, Galmpton, grid ref: SX889564
Stage 1
From the Manor Inn turn right following Stoke Gabriel Road towards Totnes, passing the village shop on your left. Follow this route until you reach the left turn to Galmpton Creek.
Stage 2
Take left turn to Galmpton Creek, and follow the lane to the entrance to Galmpton Boatyard.
Stage 3
Follow the signposts along Mill Lane towards Lower Greenway Farm and Greenway.
Stage 4
Follow the footpath through Old Mill Farm onto the beach foreshore. The beach can be covered when the tide is in, but if you're feeling confident you can take off your shoes and socks and wade, or wait for the tide to go out. Continue on the beach foreshore until you reach the lime kiln. Turn left and climb the stile, heading up through fields. Pass through Lower Greenway farmyard until you reach Greenway Road.
A lime kiln on a beach foreshore near Greenway, Devon | © National Trust/Tim Bumby
Stage 5
Cross the road and enter Down Copse Woodland. Turn left and walk 50m until you see green waymarks directing you to Greenway House. Turn right and follow these until you reach Greenway car park.
Stage 6
Follow the path through the car park to the driveway, and take the driveway to Greenway visitor reception.
End point
Greenway, Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES
Trail map
Map for the Galmpton to Greenway via Mill Lane trail | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES

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