From coastline, across moorland and farmland to areas of ancient woodland, Devon is in every way an unusually attractive and varied landscape. The beauty of the rugged coast and characteristic inland winding lanes is rich with wild flowers, birds and animals. This brings people from every walk of life to Devon to relax and enjoy a breath of rural air.
Increasingly in recent years there has been a move to open up this stunning countryside, where possible, to those with limited mobility or those who just want an easy and relaxing walk in scenic surroundings.
These pages are designed to encourage the family group out into rural areas on safe and easily accessible paths, which have been chosen to exclude stiles, steps or any obstruction which would cause difficulty to those with limited mobility.
View the map of Devon walks to select the area you are interested in OR go straight to the area:
Further information on recreational routes suitable for all.
In each section a list of routes is described. You will need to use an Ordnance Survey Landranger or Pathfinder map for details of the location. Many paths are listed with a contact telephone number and details can be gained from these numbers or the local Tourist Information Centre. Those paths with a number alongside the name are Public Rights of Way and any queries should be addressed to Devon County Council.
Key
(FP41) Public Right of Way
Suitable for those with visual impairment 
Suitable for the young family 
Suitable for the elderly or less mobile 
Suitable for wheelchair use 
Forestry Commission Land 
National Trust owned land
Suggest a right of way
If you know of any public rights of way suitable for people with limited mobility that could be included in the County Council's Access Directory, please send us the details using the online enquiry form or send the information by post to:
Public Rights of Way,
Devon County Council,
County Hall,
Topsham Road,
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4QW
Tel: 01392 382084
Email: prow@devon.gov.uk
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