A Monumental Walk (25 Aug 2025 - 24 mi - strenuous)

From Sampford Peverell c.p by the post office & hall, Lower Town Sampford Peverell. EX16 7FB. alternative start from Tiverton Parkway rlwy stn ST 04494 13968 at 09.15 for those travelling by train from either the Exeter or Taunton directions.Scheduled arrivals 09.02 & 09.12.

A circular route which follows that of the Wellington Boot Challenge walk along the Culm river to Culmstock Beacon & on to Wellington Monument. The walk then descends to Samford Arundel for a picnic lunch stop. Or alternatively a pub stop at The Beambridge Inn.. The route continues through Holywell lake toward the old canal at Greenham before meeting up with the Grand Western Canal at Lowdwells. The canal towpath is then followed back to Sampford Peverell

Bring sufficient food & drink. Waterproofs & footwear suitable for potentially wet or muddy sections. Dogs welcome if on a lead - we cross farmland which contains livestock. If planning to come by train please let the Leader know

ABOUT THE LOCAL GROUP:
The Cornwall and Devon Group is a 300 strong local group of the Long Distance Walkers Association which caters for many kinds of walking, from social walks to Challenge events. Further information about the group is available at our section on the national site at:
https://www.ldwa.org.uk/cornwallanddevon

ABOUT THE LDWA:
The LDWA is an organisation offering regular long distance walks throughout England, Scotland and Wales. 2022 was the 50th anniversary of the LDWA.
You can come to three of our walks free of charge to see if longer distance walking is for you. If you'd like to join, membership of the LDWA costs £15 pa by direct debit and you can walk with any of our groups, get our printed magazine Strider three times a year and get discounts on the hundred or so challenge events which take place all over the country.