Teign Gorge

This is a popular location to visit on the northern edge of Dartmoor near to the village of Drewsteignton. The Teign flows for some miles through a steep gorge that abounds with trees. There are riverside paths on both sides of the river and depending on season you get flowers, trees, birds, fungi and lots of running water. You can walk as far or as little as you like.

Park on the roadside at Fingle's Bridge (SX 743899). Depending on season and time this may be crowded or not. Walk over the bridge and take the path to the right. This is the Fisherman's path and takes you for 1.5 miles beside the Teign. You'll come to a granite wall on your right and shortly after there's a suspension bridge that takes you over the Teign. Take the Hunter's path on the right which brings you back to Fingle's Bridge.

This is an easy walk along (mostly level) paths. Although the described walk was around 3 miles the length of the walk may be varied to taste. There's parking, toilets and a good pub and restaurant.

	The pub and restaurant as seen from the top of Fingle's Bridge - SX 743899
	The upstream view from the bridge. On the left is the start of the Fisherman's path.
	A view of the weir pool - SX 741898. This is very popular in season.
	The Fishermans Path which follows the river within Hannicombe Wood.
	A wet part of the Fisherman's path. There's an impressive granite wall that runs
	The suspension bridge that links the Hunters Path and Fishermans Path - SX 722896.
	The upstream view from the suspension bridge.
	The salmon leap at the weir - SX 723897
	Looking upstream from the salmon leap towards the suspension bridge.
	The Teign.
	This building houses the water driven turbines that used to power Castle Drogo which is just above the gorge at this point.
	The most awkward part of the walk. This rocky ledge is on the top of a short climb beside Sharp Tor - SX 735898
	The Teign.
	A seat beside the weir - SX 741898.
	Fingle Bridge.This is a packhorse bridge, probably built in the 17th century and used to connect Moretonhampstead with Drewsteignton.
	Castle Drogo is managed by the National Trust.
	Roadside parking. On sunny days and early evenings this may get quite crowded.