Devon

Galmpton to Greenway trail via Coombe Lane

Wander quiet country lanes and woodland through Higher Greenway Farm to Greenway on this linear route. This trail can be combined with the Mill Lane trail as well as the Hook Bottom trail to create various circular routes back to Galmpton.

Near to

Greenway

Start point

Manor Inn, Galmpton, grid ref: SX889564

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 2.5 (km: 4)

Duration1 hour 20 mins

Dog friendly***

*Lanes, tracks and paths, can be muddy in wet weather. For more details, please see Terrain section.
**Uneven terrain on tracks and footpaths, with a steep descent. For further details, please see section marked Access.
***Dogs are welcome. For more details, please see Facilities section.

Multi-use trail

This route is a permissive bridleway and is free to be used by horse riders, cyclists and walkers as far as Greenway car park.

Address
Manor Inn, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, 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, 500m.
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.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome, please place on leads when livestock is present and in Greenway garden.
Car park
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.
Toilet
Café
Greenway Barn Café with indoor and outdoor seating. 1950s ice cream parlour-inspired Tack Room serving takeaways in summer.
Shop
Pub
This trail starts at the Manor Inn, Galmpton.
Total stages: 6
Total stages: 6
Start point
Manor Inn, Galmpton, grid ref: SX889564
Stage 1
From the Manor Inn turn right and follow Greenway Road towards Greenway. Follow the road past the village hall and school, and just as you leave the village of Galmpton turn left onto Kennel lane.
Stage 2
Cross the bridge over the railway and turn right immediately afterwards onto Coombe Lane. Follow Coombe Lane for 1 km (0.6 miles) until you reach a T-junction.
Stage 3
At the T-junction, take the right turn following Greenway Walk signs. This path takes you through Higher Greenway Farm and out onto Maypool Road. Turn left onto this road and continue along it past Maypool House and out onto open farm fields overlooking the River Dart. (The road becomes a track at the entrance to Maypool House.)
Stage 4
Continue along the grassy track at the top of the field until you reach a bench and interpretation board.
Stage 5
Turn right, following Greenway Walk and Greenway signs. Keep the woodland on your right and follow the path through the field. The route then drops down a steep slope to the car park at Greenway.
Stage 6
Follow the path to the driveway, and then take the driveway to Greenway visitor reception.
End point
Greenway, Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES
Trail map
Galmpton to Greenway trail via Coombe Lane map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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