"Weir " here at Fingle Wood Traditional Cache
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"Weir " here at Fingle Wood
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The footpath takes you alongside the beautiful River Teign, which rises in two places on the high moorland of Dartmoor.
For a distance of 21/2 miles (4km) you will experience the tranquillity of a river and mixed woodland setting. You may spot both brown trout and dippers.This walk links two delightful packhorse bridges, possibly dating from the 17th
century. The three-arched granite bridge at Fingle forms part of an important historic route from Drewsteignton to Moretonhampstead.The gate at Clifford Bridge is usually kept locked. There is a stile alongside.
Fingle Bridge is one of Dartmoor's most visited beauty spots and is popular with families and for picnicking.
During periods of exceptionally wet weather the path surface can be washed out making the route particularly
Teign Valley Woods – a fine example of upland Oak and Hazel woodland typical of South West England is home to a variety of rare species. Species found here include the rare Wild Service Tree, an ancient woodland indicator, and good populations of Wild Daffodil. Birds include the summer visitor the Pied Flycathcer and Redstart as well as resident Kingfisher. Insects include the rare Marsh Fritillary, High Brown Fritillary and Wood Cricket and an abundance of nests of Wood Ant. There is excellent access along the banks of the River Teign. Starting points include Steps Bridge, Clifford Bridge and Fingle Bridge.
The Dartmoor Way passes along the river at the eastern end past Castle Drogo and on to Fingle Bridge and there is good access from Steps Bridge.
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