Tuckenhay Walk
Tuckenhay is a pleasant little hamlet in South Devon. It's a nice place to start a walk with a fine local pub, a picturesque old mill and waterside trails along the Bow Creek, one of the River Dart tributaries.
This circular walk starts from the car park of The Maltsters Arms pub where you can pick up a section of the Dart Valley Trail. Follow the waymarked footpath east along the Bow Creek and then turn south to visit the neighbouring village of Cornworthy. The route then heads west to Corkscrew Hill before crossing Tuckenhay Bridge and returning to the pub.
Postcode
TQ9 7EQ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsTuckenhay Ordnance Survey Map 
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Tuckenhay Open Street Map 
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Tuckenhay Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Maltsters pub is the start/finish point of the walk. The 18th century pub is located in a lovely riverside spot with fine views over the wide quay. The pub featured in The Times ‘Best 50 Places to Eat Al Fresco’ and was described by The Independent as ‘One of Britain’s Best Riverside Locations’. The pub was once owned by the famous TV chef Keith Floyd. They serve fine food and also provide good quality accommodation.
Dog Walking
The area makes for a pleasand dog walk and the Maltsters mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The John Musgrave Heritage Trail runs through the area. The long distance trail takes you to some of the historic highlights of South Devon. You could follow the trail north to visit Totnes and Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Just to the north is the Sharpham Estate, a Grade I listed Palladian villa with parkland, gardens and woodland. The estate is now run as a mindfulness retreat but is open to the public on certain days.
The beautiful beach at Blackpool Sands is also not far away.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Roofs and clocktower, Tuckenhay Mill
Quay Cottage, Tuckenhay
Bow Creek
Maltster's Arms, Tuckenhay
Tuckenhay waterfront. Buildings at the side of Washbourne Creek. The grain mill is at the left of the photo. To the right, the creek opens into Bow Creek. Seen from the Dart Valley Way on the opposite bank.
Ashprington: Tuckenhay mill. An overshot waterwheel, out-of-shot, foreground, was in situ in 1994. Near Tuckenhay Paper Mill, but powered by a separate leat on the other side of the valley. This was a grain mill
Washbourne Creek meets Bow Creek. Bow Creek is on the left, heading east to meet the Dart. High tide just starting to ebb. Wooden structures are shrewdly mounted on platforms to lessen the risk of flood damage.
Cornworthy. A secluded South Hams village. Some of the houses of Torbay are on the background.