Spring is just around the corner, and Toby the Dalmatian from Combe House Devon takes us on a walk from the old Shipping Canal in Exeter and to the Powerham Castle. This walk takes up to 3 hours, and is 2 – 6 miles long. It is an easy walk that won’t take too much out of you, with beautiful views of the canal, boats, and deer along the way. There is a pub at both ends which is sure to motivate you! Why not start off walk with a pint at the Dock Locks Pub (which …
This December, why not try a walk after that big Christmas Holiday Feast? Work off a bit of that Turkey dinner with Toby from Combe House for yet another fun filled walk. Toby walks us along side the stunning Golden Caps above to Charmouth. It is a climb to the top, but there is a bench midway up to rest on; this two mile journey is a mere one and a half hours long. Combe to the Jurassic Coast with Toby is beautiful; even if you don’t have a dog, this walk is picturesque and …
It’s November, the first signs of winter are here, and Toby from Combe House is back one of his favourite walks. This time, Toby walks Branscombe to Beer along the South West Coastal Path. This very scenic walk is beautiful, but does require a reasonable level of fitness of both dog and walker. With the colder temperatures and steep climbs at both ends of the walk, this walk is not for the faint hearted or over exuberant dog. There are impressive drops which can make for a more dangerous course. If you are up for …
This year there will be a Kite surf showdown at Westward Ho! More than 100 competitors will attend the week-long event (October 14-20), which will feature a number of disciplines, all propelled by powerful kites. The BKSA national tour will play out in Westward Ho with top male and female kite surfers to compete in freestyle kite board and kite buggy competitions. The event is sponsored by RWE npower renewable which is one of the country’s leading producers of wind power, which makes for a perfect sponsor. The event is also being sponsored by Sport …
Toby the Dalmatian from COMBE HOUSE Hotel is taking us on another walk to the Bovey River on the edge of Dartmoor. This walk includes an old railway line adjacent to the refreshing river and a walk with lots of other furry friends to get involved with.
The Walk is 2 Miles (1 hour long) and is a relatively easy walk for most people and their beloved poochies.
1. From Combe, take the A30 towards Exeter. Then follow signs for the M5 South and then the A38 and Plymouth. Then after about 10 miles turn off, …
Autumn; the nights get shorter, the summer weather’s gone (if you can call it summer weather this year!) and suddenly everyone starts talking about your plans for Christmas. All this could be enough to make you a little downbeat during this season, however, there are plenty of reasons why you should be enjoying this time of year and perhaps even thinking about a holiday…
There really could be no better time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors than now. As the leaves clutter the pathways and the unmistakable smell of a fresh autumn morning fills your …
Our walking guide, Toby the Dalmatian from Combe House, is back this week with his third walk near the beautiful Country House Hotel. Check it out below!
Route 3 – Budleigh Salterton to Otterton Mill
1. From Combe, turn right at the bottom of the drive, and go up Parsonage Lane. When the road forks, take the right turn and follow the lane until you meet the A375 and turn right towards Sidmouth. At 5the bottom of the A375 turn right towards Exeter on the A3052. Once you have driven through Newton Poppleford, look out …
The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth is a brilliant place to visit and with its dog-friendly approach, Toby, our walking guide and the resident Dalmatian at Combe House, near Honiton recommends it for you!
Once you’ve finished looking around the Donkey Sanctuary, Toby has provided us with a guide for his second walk in his series, down to Weston Mouth Beach!
2 miles, (1 hour). Difficulty: Challenging.
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Over at Combe House Toby, the Dalmatian, has been checking out some of the best walks in the area for dogs (and their owners!). Over the next few weeks, Toby’s going to be sharing some of these brilliant walks with everyone at stayindevon.co.uk!
Route 1 – Around Combe House and Gittisham
Difficulty; moderate. Distance; 2.5 miles (1 hour)
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The 127th year of the Appledore & Instow regatta will be taking place on Sunday 29th July showcasing the brilliant talents of the area’s local rowers.
Between the two delightful fishing villages of Appledore and Instow, the river Torridge will play host to a brilliant festival of colour and racing on the water. With one side of the river offering a sandy beach with dunes and the other a quayside with a selection of shops, galleries and restaurants you can take your pick on which side of the river you most fancy to watch …
