A Monumental Walk
Mon 25th Aug 2025
Walk Details:
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
Entry Details:
Walk Report
The walk took place in sunny conditions with the entire route dry underfoot. 8 walkers took part, all LDWA members 8 Cornwall and Devon and 1 Dorset. Breaks were taken at Culmstock (morning break) at the Beambridge Inn for lunch and the afternoon break was taken at Lowdwells at the canal picnic area. Seven started at the car park in Sampford Peverell at 08.45, with one member Dani joining the group at Tiverton Parkway rail station at 09.15. The group had all finished by 17.45, a total of 9 hours.Other Files
GPX
A GPX file of the above route may be downloaded by clicking the link below.
Note: GPX files of Group Walks are created by LDWA Group members, and may be downloaded only by other LDWA members. They should not be made available outside the LDWA, and are used at members' own risk.
Login to Download (Members Only)You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a path or a marker for more info. (interactive map help)
You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a path or a marker for more info. (interactive map help)
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Maps:
You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a marker for more info. (interactive map help)
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
