Wanderlust Walkies

The name alone tells you what Wanderlust Walkies is about - a proper walking destination just outside Newton Abbot where people come to stretch their legs and get a proper sense of Devon's landscape. It's the kind of place that rewards you for showing up without fuss: straightforward paths, decent views, and the sort of quiet that actually feels restorative rather than boring.

What you're getting here are walking routes through countryside that feels genuinely unspoiled. The paths vary in difficulty, so it works for families who want an easy hour and for walkers after something with a bit more grunt to it. Children tend to stay engaged - there's enough variety in the terrain and enough space to explore without feeling penned in. The whole thing has that unpretentious Devon feel where the focus is purely on walking rather than Instagram moments.

Timing-wise, you could spend anywhere from ninety minutes to a full afternoon depending on which routes you take. It's free to access, which is refreshing, and there's no nonsense about opening hours - you turn up when it suits you. The nearest town of Newton Abbot is close enough for supplies but far enough away that the space still feels genuinely rural.

If you're staying at one of the local parks - The Smithy Luxury Glamping Pods or Brownscombe are only a few miles away - this becomes an obvious morning or afternoon stop rather than a pilgrimage. It slots neatly into a broader Devon park holiday without demanding much planning. Go when the weather's decent and you'll wonder why you didn't find this place sooner.