Walk This Way Teignmouth

27/05/2026

Hot,hot,hot weather for our 15 WTW walkers earlier today😓

As planned 10 of us including a new walker caught the train from Teignmouth to Newton Abbot ,another 2 were already on the train ,2 more waiting for us at Newton station and another walk leader met us at Decoy Park 👍

We'd walked from Newton station via Forde Park where sadly we saw several new trees really suffering through lack of water ..

Once at Decoy Park we did a lovely circuit of the lake particularly enjoying finding shade in the woods - half term so lots of children with adults enjoying the playpark ,field or playing in the water in the woods 👍

As planned we walked back to the Community cafe in Forde Park for our refreshments then the majority of us walked back to the station for our train home 👍

REMINDER next Weds June 3rd we'll meet up by the pier for 10am then catch the number 2 Exeter bus from Teignmouth PO bus stop at 10.09am to Swans Nest at Exminster .We'll walk via the RSPB reserve paths to our mid walk refreshment stop at Turf Lock on the Exeter canal - twice hourly buses back home on the hour and half hour 👍

NB rest of our June & July WTW walks will be emailed out to all WTW walkers by the w/e 👍

20/05/2026

21 Teignmouth Walk this Way Walkers enjoyed a lovely walk led by Ann P around Venford Reservoir on Dartmoor earlier today 👍🏻

It was our 3rd attempt to do this walk which previously we'd postponed due to wet and windy weather

Despite the drizzly forecast for today we chose to proceed with our planned walk

20 of us left Teignmouth station in 6 cars taking various scenic routes to Venford

Just before 11am we were actually ready to start the circular walk around the reservoir - very enjoyable mostly level walk though you do need to watch out for lots of tree roots

Ann P then led 13 others up to the top of the nearby Bench Tor whilst 6 of us had a wander down a lane to look at the rhododendrons and the waterwork buildings

Back up by the cattle grid 6 of us met Neil who'd actually arrived at Venford before us gone for a dog walk then missed us setting off- Neil then did a lone walk around the reservoir and up to the tor

Venford Reservoir was constructed 1905 - 07 by Albert Best Company of Teignmouth and Hawkins Company of Dawlish to provide a water supply for Paignton Urban District Council.

Albert Best died 1920 and is buried in Teignmouth old cemetery quite close to the chapel

Photo below of Neil by the Venford Reservoir memorial plaque - sadly after 119
years the inscription is becoming less clear to decipher

Shortly after meeting Neil the drizzle became heavier so the first 14 returning from the tor and Stu & Geri who'd gone for a short walk got somewhat damp whilst the lucky 4 of us were sheltering in a car !

16 of us went for our refreshments at the nearby Holne tearooms - food great and service excellent

REMINDER next Weds May 27th - meet up at railway station we're catching the 10.08 am train to Newton Abbot ready for our walk around Decoy Park- refreshments at the Community cafe in Forde Park

13/05/2026

18 Teignmouth WTW walkers including a new walker were on our planned Powderham circuit walk this morning👍

Weather mainly sunny though somewhat breezy with a very few drops of light rain !

After a panic not everyone knew that the number 2 bus timetable changed early May I sent out What's App message plus emails this mornng ref earlier time for today's bus - then of course the bus was actually quite late !!!

Anyway our Powderham walk as usual was enjoyable through lovely countryside with a few stops to allow everyone to catch up .

Once at the Farm Shop area we went to either the Bistro or shop for refreshments before catching our buses home 👍

REMINDER next Weds May 20th it's our car share trip lead by Ann P to Venford Reservoir on Dartmoor - leaving Teignmouth railway station at 10am

NB Ann P has put up a poll on our WTW What's App ref next week Venford Reservoir car share trip ie booking places and offering to drive cars 👍

06/05/2026

Phew thankfully our walking group will be there earlier on May 13th 🙃

A bit of a 'cheeky' post from us today...

The Naked Heart Walk, a clothing-optional 3-mile walk, returns once again on 16th May in aid of The British Heart Foundation🫀

If you're brave enough to join in, you can book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/powderham-castle-naked-heart-walk-2026-tickets-1985504875531?aff=erelexpmlt

06/05/2026

Chillier weather for our 17 WTW walkers this morning - 16 of us on the bus then we were joined by another walker as we got off at Wellswood

As planned we all walked along the very green and peaceful Lincombe Drive with occasional glimpses of coastal views

4 of the more hardy walkers joined the SW coast path at Daddyhole Plain and the majority of us walked on down the road past the Imperial Hotel to Torquay Harbour for our refreshment stop at The Lighthouse cafe before catching our buses home

REMINDER next Weds May 13th meet up near Teignmouth pier by 10am - we're catching the number 2 Exeter bus from the Teignmouth PO bus stop at 10.09am to Powderham Castle then walk our usual Powderham Estate circuit
There is a shortish hill climb during the walk 😓refreshments at Powderham Castle cafe or farm shop before we catch bus home

06/05/2026

👣 Its , the perfect time to try a Teignbridge Wellbeing Walk! 🌼

Get moving, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with friendly faces in your community.

Our Wellbeing Walks are gentle, welcoming, and open to everyone, whether you're easing back into activity or simply fancy a cheerful stroll among the signs of spring.

✨ Free to join
✨ Led by our wonderful trained volunteers
✨ Boost your physical health, lift your mood, and feel part of something positive

📅 Our Wellbeing Walks Calendar:
🌸 Monday – Dawlish
🌸 Tuesday – Moretonhampstead, Teignmouth, Kingsteignton, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot
🌸 Wednesday – Dawlish, Kingskerswell, Buckfastleigh, Teignmouth, Abbotskerswell, Chagford
🌸 Thursday – Newton Abbot

See our walks on the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Teignbridge page 👉 https://orlo.uk/ZOPGl

29/04/2026

16 members of Teignmouth Walk this Way weekly walking group enjoyed a great new waterside Exeter walk earlier today lead by Ann L👍

We caught the train to Exeter Central then were caught up in minor chaos trying to get through the new exit ticket barriers - some machines that work plus decent signage ref using new paper tickets would be an improvement!

We walked on past the cathedral and then on down to the Quay...from there we enjoyed a lovely river and canalside footpath circuit

Some of us stopped for refreshments at the Quay before heading back up into the city centre by foot or bus -a few of us can now recommend the hourly bus which leaves at 30 mins past👍

We returned home via different trains

REMINDER next Weds May 6th meet up near the pier by 10.15am - we're catching the 10.30am number 11 Torquay bus from PO bus stop to Wellswood .Our walk takes us along the lovely Lincombe Drive then on down to Torquay Harbour .We usually have refreshments at the Lighthouse cafe before catching bus home from nearby Torwood St bus stop at 40 mins past the hour 👍

NB It's that time of year to remind our walkers to remember to bring their water bottles plus wear sun protection again please 😎😓

24/04/2026

Cricklepit Mill event next Weds whilst we’re in the area during our walk…

Celebrate National Gardening Week with Devon Wildlife Trust and Step One! Join for a day of activities to help you feel calmer, more connected, and refreshed.

24/04/2026

Info ref next walk on Weds April 29th from Ann L who is leading our walk

Cathedral to Water's Edge walk .

*We will meet up at Teignmouth Station for the 10.16am train to Exeter Central -where toilets are on platform 2 via the lift or stairs before going through the ticket barrier

*We will meet up at the front of the station about 11.10am to walk to the Cathedral then on past the Bishop's Palace, over busy roads via traffic lights down to the Quay where there are free toilets then on along by the River Exe almost to Marsh Barton Station ,over the Exeter shipping canal and back to the Quay for toilets, lunch or bus back to Exeter.

*Anyone still fit enough can walk the short distance back to the station passing Cricklelepit Mill ,The House That Moved and up Stepcote Hill to civilisation

Regular trains back to Dawlish/Teignmouth every 30 mins from Central station

NB Please remember to keep close together with walk leaders in sight especially whilst walking in the city centre - also if you wish to leave the walk before the end you must let a walk leader know Thank You

22/04/2026

Weather dry and sunny plus very windy - before 10am waves were very choppy with seaspray being blown across the prom to the seats so I decided to head to the PO bus stop much earlier than usual !

Our walk went from plan A then B and C the back to our original A walk route after a detour 🙃

Although asked politely the bus driver on the Torquay 11 refused to let us off at Labrador Bay car park -over the years we've got off there without ever being refused over a dozen times ..

My plan B was thwarted as the bus stop before the car park seems to have disappeared ie we were instead going to walk along the off road path and down the fields via the SW Coastpath to Shaldon ..

Driver dropped 16 of us off 100 metres down the road after the car park -thankfully by a gate onto the RSPB Labrador Bay Reserve.We had an uphill walk with lovely views out to sea then passed through a couple more gates before arriving back at Labrador Bay car park 👍

Plan C briefly considered to walk down the fields to Shaldon after our detour but decided that route was too hilly plus windy as exposed to the sea ..

So back to plan A walking from car park along coast road up Picket Hill Lane and down Salty Lane etc

Sad/disgusted to see large fly tipped pile of DIY/builders rubbish just at lower end of Picket Hill Lane 😡

After steep uphill climb we reached Butterfly Lane stopping briefly to enjoy wonderful sea and countryside views before continuing on down Picket Hill Lane ..

We turned left down Salty Lane a very steep and long descent for those of us with painful arthritic hips and knees 😓

Eventually thankfully we arrived on the level by Ringmore Towers and headed towards Shaldon ,3 walkers left for home and 13 of us went to The London Inn for our end of walk refreshments👍

REMINDER next Weds our walk leader is Ann L - we're catching the train to Exeter for a new city centre walk - confirmation ref train time and walk route will be posted asap 👍