Dunsford Daffodil Circular Walk
This circular walk explores the Dunsford Nature Reserve in the Devon village of Dunsford.
The reserve is a particularly popular place in March when it is lit up with the carpets of beautiful yellow Daffodils. In February there's also lots of snowdrops with bluebells the highlight in the spring.
The walk starts from the reserve car park at Steps Bridge on the southern side of the river. Cross to the other side and you can follow a path through the woods and along the northern side of the River Teign. There's information boards detailing the wide variety of flora and fauna you can see in the reserve. Around the river paths keep your eyes peeled for kingfishers, goosanders, dippers and otters. You may also spot fallow deer, woodpeckers and tawny owls if you are lucky.
Continue north west until you come to Clifford Bridge. Here you can cross to the southern side of the river and follow trails south east through Cow Wood. These will lead you back to the car park.
To extend the walk head east to visit Fingle Bridge and Woods. There's more fine trails here with an historic packhorse bridge dating from the 16th century.
Postcode
EX6 7EG - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsDunsford Daffodil Circular Walk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Dunsford
- Fingle Bridge and Woods - Explore the delightful woods around Fingle Bridge and visit the Iron Age Hill Fort of Wooston Castle on this woodland walk in Dartmoor
- River Teign Walk - This walk explores the beautiful Teign Valley, following the River Teign from its source on Dartmoor to Shaldon on the Devon coast
- Castle Drogo - Explore the delightful gardens and wider estate surrounding this country house in Drewsteignton, Devon.This is one of the classic circular walks in Dartmoor taking you from Castle Drogo to Fingle Bridge along the wonderful Hunters Path
- Dartmoor Way - This epic long distance circular walk takes you on a tour of the wonderful Dartmoor National Park.On the circular route you will pass Okehampton, Chagford, Moretonhampstead, Buckfastleigh, Princetown, Foggintor Quarry and Tavistock as you make your way around this circular route
- Fingle Bridge to Clifford and Steps Bridge Walk - A woodland walk along the River Teign from Fingle Bridge to Steps Bridge via Clifford Bridge
- Scorhill Stone Circle - This walk visits the Scorhill Stone Circle and the Wallabrook Clapper Bridge in the Teign Valley of Dartmoor.
- Kennick Reservoir - This walk visits Kennick Reservoir and its surrounding woodlands, in the Dartmoor National Park
Pubs/Cafes
Head into Dunsford village and you could enjoy some refreshments at the Royal Oak. They serve good quality food and have a lovely garden with fine views over the surrounding countryside. You can find them at postcode EX6 7DA for your sat navs.
The village is also a nice place for a stroll with a number of traditional thatched cottages and a church dating from the 13th century.
Dog Walking
The woods are an exellent place for a dog walk though you are asked to keep them on leads. The Royal Oak mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the south there's some nice waterside and woodland trails around Kennick Reservoir.
Photos
Wild daffodils, with Steps Bridge over the River Teign
River Teign in Dunsford Wood
River Teign, Dunsford Wood
Dunsford: The Iron Mills. The premises are still operated by A Morris & Sons. The undershot waterwheel, retained as a feature, dates from the 1830s and was restored in the mid 20th century. The concern is still making edge tools in the same fashion as Finch Foundry at Sticklepath, which closed in 1961. A real time-warp and a trip back in time
Clifford Bridge. Cross the Teign here. The bridge across the River Teign is C17 but was widened in the C19. The river forms the boundary between Moretonhampstead and Dunsford parishes. In the background is The Mill House.
Dunsford Wood
Glade by the Teign
Dunsford, The Village Centre