Geo-Trips :: Orange Way (a walk from Brixham Harbour to St James' Palace in Westminster)

England

A walk from Brixham, Sun, 16 Oct 2011 by Shazz

This trip is part of a series.next leg

For an overview of The Orange Way see LinkExternal link. This first section (of forty-five) covers Brixham Harbour to Higher Yalberton and is in Torbay UA and the county of Devon. It is 6.8 miles long at elevations above sea level between 30 and 243 feet.

On the map below, the grey line is the GPS track from this trip. Click the blue circles to see a photograph taken from that spot and read further information about the location. The blue lines indicate the direction of view. There is also a slideshow of this trip. ( )

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SX9256 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (1) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (1)
The Orange Way is a long distance path of 341 miles following the route of William... more

SX9256 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (2) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (2)
This obelisk at Brixham Harbour has two plaques on this side. The upper one reads... more

SX9256 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (3) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (3)
The plaque reads "This plaque was unveiled by her majesty the Queen on the... more

SX9256 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (4) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (4)

SX9256 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (5) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (5)
The Way enters Battery Gardens.

SX9156 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (6) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (6)
The Way passes the Brixham Battery Heritage Centre.

SX9156 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (7) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (7)
This is the kissing gate into the Grove.

SX9156 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (8) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (8)
Here are waymarks in the Grove.

SX9056 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (9) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (9)
This is looking back towards the Grove.

SX9056 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (10) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (10)
This is the gate and seat outside the church at Churston Court.

SX9056 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (11) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (11)
Here is the northern elevation of the church at Churston Court.

SX8956 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (12) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (12)
This view is towards Churston Golf Club and Eberry Cove.

SX8956 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (13) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (13)
This is the railway line going north from the A3022 at Churston.

SX8856 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (14) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (14)
The Way goes west through the centre of Galmpton.

SX8856 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (15) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (15)
Here's the sign at the Manor Inn in Galmpton.

SX8856 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (16) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (16)
The route passes the Flavel chapel.

SX8856 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (17) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (17)
This is looking back towards Galmpton.

SX8856 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (18) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (18)
Here's Stoke Gabriel Road going west out of Galmpton.

SX8756 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (19) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (19)
The Way approaches Waddeton from the east.

SX8756 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (20) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (20)
Lovely ripe fruit at Waddeton.

SX8756 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (21) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (21)
This is the gateway at Waddeton Court.

SX8756 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (22) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (22)
The walk goes to the right here towards Paignton.

SX8757 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (23) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (23)
Going north from Waddeton village the road approaches the junction at Great Tree.

SX8757 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (24) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (24)
This is Waddeton Plantation. The first submission is very similar (see... more

SX8758 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (25) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (25)
This new roundabout at the industrial estate isn't on my 2002 OS Explorer.

SX8758 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (26) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (26)
Three minutes after a very new roundabout I arrived at this slightly more seasoned... more

SX8758 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (27) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (27)
This is looking west along Long Road in the industrial estate west of Goodrington.

SX8758 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (28) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (28)
Here is part of South Devon College, seen under construction at... more

SX8658 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (29) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (29)
This private drive leads off Long Road west of the industrial estate and college... more

SX8658 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (30) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (30)
This barn with a mailbox is at Lower Yalberton Farm.

SX8658 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (31) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (31)
Along the lane from Lower to Higher Yalberton the white roofs of a large... more

SX8659 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (32) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (32)
This is the junction of Lower Yalberton Road with the lane at Higher Yalberton.

SX8659 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (33) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (33)
King William Cottage in Higher Yalberton is alleged to have been a refreshment... more

SX8659 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (34) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (34)
This is the doorway of King William Cottage at Higher Yalberton.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (35)
Cider is advertised at the farm in Higher Yalberton.

SX8659 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (36) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (36)
This is looking east along the street in Higher Yalberton.

SX8659 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (37) by Shazz
Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (37)
This was the view down a farm track in Higher Yalberton. To proceed to the next... more

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