Geo-Trips :: From Crockernwell to Cheriton Cross by back roads

Cheriton Cross, Devon

A walk from Crockernwell, Thu, 6 Mar 2014 by David Smith

This was a quick (under three hours) walk from one bus stop to another to bag a few squares. Many of the roads were still damp and damaged after the winter's bad weather. There were frequent views of the woods in the Teign valley. The final picture is in Exeter, after the return bus journey.

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SX7592 : The main road through Crockernwell by David Smith
The main road through Crockernwell
Seen from the bus stop at the western end of the village

SX7592 : Stanbury's Orchard, Crockernwell by David Smith
Stanbury's Orchard, Crockernwell
Houses in the centre of the village, with a raised pavement by the shelter.

SX7592 : Looking south from Crockernwell by David Smith
Looking south from Crockernwell
The road to Drewsteignton and Dunsford offers a view south across the Teign valley

SX7491 : Woodland beside a stream north of Honeyford by David Smith
Woodland beside a stream north of Honeyford
The trees line the stream which flows into the Teign.

SX7491 : Trust betrayed at Honeyford by David Smith
Trust betrayed at Honeyford
The path to the farm of Honeyford. The notice reads: "Sorry; no more eggs... more

SX7491 : Snowdrops and felled trees in the valley at Honeyford by David Smith
Snowdrops and felled trees in the valley at Honeyford

SX7491 : Assorted materials in walls of buildings at Greystone by David Smith
Assorted materials in walls of buildings at Greystone
The walls of the farm buildings beside the road are made of various materials.... more

SX7491 : The crossroads at Greystone Cross by David Smith
The crossroads at Greystone Cross

SX7491 : Damp fields and a view to the Teign valley by David Smith
Damp fields and a view to the Teign valley
Seen from the crossroads at Greystone Cross

SX7591 : Tree by the road to Greystone by David Smith
Tree by the road to Greystone
One of many roads in the area where the rain has not drained away.

SX7591 : Borrough Cross by David Smith
Borrough Cross
Compared with the picture in [[439016]], the signpost has moved away from the... more

SX7591 : Wood near Burrow Farm by David Smith
Wood near Burrow Farm
The field lies in the angle between two of the roads at Borrough Cross. The farm... more

SX7591 : Bridleway to Coombe Hall by David Smith
Bridleway to Coombe Hall

SX7590 : Grassy lane to Broadmoor Cottage by David Smith
Grassy lane to Broadmoor Cottage
There is a more convenient access to the house from a road to the south; this lane... more

SX7590 : Broadmoor Common by David Smith
Broadmoor Common
Beyond the house and the road that passes it, the common land rises from about 190... more

SX7590 : Minor road south of Coombe Hall by David Smith
Minor road south of Coombe Hall
The little-used road drops to the wooded valley of a stream which flows past Coombe Hall

SX7590 : The wooded valley of a stream which rises on Broadmoor by David Smith
The wooded valley of a stream which rises on Broadmoor
The beginning of March and there are numerous catkins on the tree - a tree which... more

SX7590 : Crossing a stream near Broadmoor by David Smith
Crossing a stream near Broadmoor
The stream rises on Broadmoor and flows past Coombe Hall to join the Teign

SX7590 : Lone tree on the road to Greystone by David Smith
Lone tree on the road to Greystone
Just visible on the right is Coombe Hall in [[SX7691]]

SX7590 : Woodland by the road to Greystone by David Smith
Woodland by the road to Greystone
The woodland occupies the angle between two roads, and lines the valley of a small stream

SX7590 : Junction on the slopes of Broadmoor by David Smith
Junction on the slopes of Broadmoor
Woodland fills the angle between the roads on the right

SX7690 : Woodland along a stream to Coombe Hall by David Smith
Woodland along a stream to Coombe Hall
The stream flows to the north where the house is at the confluence of two streams.

SX7690 : Woodland along a stream to Coombe Hall (2) by David Smith
Woodland along a stream to Coombe Hall (2)
The other areas of woodland in the middle distance also mark the valleys of small streams

SX7690 : Footpath and farm road to Coombe Hall by David Smith
Footpath and farm road to Coombe Hall
Several stream run together in the wooded valleys near Coombe Hall. The dwellings... more

SX7690 : Snowdrops in the roadside bank at Upperton by David Smith
Snowdrops in the roadside bank at Upperton

SX7690 : Lone tree and field gate at Upperton by David Smith
Lone tree and field gate at Upperton

SX7690 : Hedges at Upperton by David Smith
Hedges at Upperton
On the left, the gate leas to two fields, partly separated by an old hedgebank.... more

SX7690 : Muddy gateway and the Teign valley by David Smith
Muddy gateway and the Teign valley
Mist is rising from the woods in the valley beyond these fields

SX7790 : Daffodils on the roadside near Wallon by David Smith
Daffodils on the roadside near Wallon
A patch of garden daffodils in the verge of the minor road

SX7790 : Grassy field and Teign valley near Wallon by David Smith
Grassy field and Teign valley near Wallon
Mist is rising from the woodland in the valley

SX7790 : Wallon Cross road junction by David Smith
Wallon Cross road junction
The road ahead drops to run beside the River Teign

SX7790 : Hedgebanks by the road to Wallon by David Smith
Hedgebanks by the road to Wallon

SX7790 : Minor road through Wallon  by David Smith
Minor road through Wallon
The farm lies on the side of the wooded hillside; some of the timber has been... more

SX7790 : Minor road into the valley of the Scotley Brook by David Smith
Minor road into the valley of the Scotley Brook

SX7790 : Newly planted trees in the valley of the Scotley Brook by David Smith
Newly planted trees in the valley of the Scotley Brook
The trees at the foot of the field form a recent plantation, extending the... more

SX7790 : Ford and footbridge over the Scotley Brook by David Smith
Ford and footbridge over the Scotley Brook
The sign warns that the road is liable to flooding. The footbridge offers walkers... more

SX7790 : The  Scotley Brook  by David Smith
The Scotley Brook

SX7790 : A modern boundary stone by David Smith
A modern boundary stone
On the bridge and ford over the Scotley Brook there is a boundary stone dated... more

SX7790 : Road and hedges below Woodbrooke by David Smith
Road and hedges below Woodbrooke

SX7790 : The road through Woodbrooke by David Smith
The road through Woodbrooke

SX7791 : The road to Woodbrooke and the Scotley Brook by David Smith
The road to Woodbrooke and the Scotley Brook
Beyond the valley of the stream are the wooded slopes of the Teign valley

SX7791 : Grassland on the north of  Scotley Brook by David Smith
Grassland on the north of Scotley Brook
Looking into the valley from near Woodbrooke. The woodland in the centre is... more

SX7791 : Holly hedge above Woodbrooke Farm by David Smith
Holly hedge above Woodbrooke Farm
Part of this hedge is a dense mass of holly, an unusual species in a field boundary

SX7791 : Field with a view to the Teign valley by David Smith
Field with a view to the Teign valley
The horizon is dominated by the wooded slopes on the southern side of the Teign

SX7791 : Field above Whitehill Brake by David Smith
Field above Whitehill Brake
The road from Woodbrooke to Cheriton Cross passes close to the tops of two hills,... more

SX7791 : The valley around Lower Eggbeer Farm by David Smith
The valley around Lower Eggbeer Farm

SX7691 : Bridleway to Coombe Hall from Lower Eggbeer by David Smith
Bridleway to Coombe Hall from Lower Eggbeer

SX7691 : The effect of wet weather on road, field and bridleway by David Smith
The effect of wet weather on road, field and bridleway
The effect is mud. The mud is on the road at the field entrance, and the... more

SX7791 : Footpath to Whitehill Brake by David Smith
Footpath to Whitehill Brake
The footpath sign should be on the upright post; the muddy start of the path is... more

SX7792 : Track to farm and kennels by David Smith
Track to farm and kennels
The sign on the left names this as "Waggy Tails" kennels. The track... more

SX7792 : Farm buildings south of Cheriton Cross by David Smith
Farm buildings south of Cheriton Cross

SX7792 : Holiday log cabins at Lower Eggbeer by David Smith
Holiday log cabins at Lower Eggbeer
These two log cabins are owned by a Christian trust to provide holidays for... more

SX7792 : Bare tree by the access road to Higher Eggbeer by David Smith
Bare tree by the access road to Higher Eggbeer
Beyond the tree the skyline is the wooded side of the valley of the River Teign

SX7792 : Cheriton Cross by David Smith
Cheriton Cross
The village extends along the main road, with a shallow valley to the south

SX7792 : Former Methodist chapel and former tollhouse, Cheriton Cross by David Smith
Former Methodist chapel and former tollhouse, Cheriton Cross
Although the chapel on the left still has its nameboard, the cross on the side has... more

SX7792 : Tree at the junction, Cheriton Cross by David Smith
Tree at the junction, Cheriton Cross
The tree stands in the centre of the junction for Dunsford

SX7892 : The road to Cheriton Cross by David Smith
The road to Cheriton Cross
On the left there is an entrance to a field without a gate, and a track to a... more

SX7892 : Track to Haylake  by David Smith
Track to Haylake
The farm is in a sheltered location below the road and in a shallow valley. On... more

SX7892 : Carnsland Lodge by David Smith
Carnsland Lodge
One of the gateway lodges for the Great Fulford estate

SX7891 : Shallow valley near Roundhill, Cheriton Cross by David Smith
Shallow valley near Roundhill, Cheriton Cross
A solitary tree stands by the gate between the fields; the hedge there follows the... more

SX7891 : Field and circular woodland by David Smith
Field and circular woodland
The Round O Plantation on Roundhill is part of the Great Fulford estate. There... more

SX9292 : Southernhay, Exeter with rugby publicity by David Smith
Southernhay, Exeter with rugby publicity
One of a number of rugby goalposts erected in Exeter to draw attention to Exeter... more

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