Donkey Lane Walled Footpath – Waterman Farm Viewpoint loop from Ugborough

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Donkey Lane Walled Footpath – Waterman Farm Viewpoint loop from Ugborough

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Donkey Lane Walled Footpath – Waterman Farm Viewpoint loop from Ugborough

01:30

5.33km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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183 m

Donkey Lane Walled Footpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Donkey Lane is a walled lane leading down from the church towards the new burial ground. It was originally a church path but now it belongs to the Parish as a Public Footpath.

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582 m

Waterman Farm Viewpoint

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Over the style and to the right, be aware of cattle with young, in the next field at the top of the hill.

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1.39 km

This old Ridge Road track is part of a number of ridge roads dating back to the Iron Age that were developed naturally, often following the most practical high-ground paths to avoid dense forests, marshy lowlands, and rivers. It connects to the River Erme at Goutsford Gate near the Flete Estate.

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2.72 km

View of Ugborough Parish and Beacons

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A view of Ugborough parish with Western and Ugborough Beacon to the northwest, and Brent Hill in the North.

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2.92 km

Kissing Gate to Fowlescombe Cross Public Footpath

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A kissing gate for accessing the public footpath leading to Fowlescombe Cross.

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2.99 km

Stile to Ridge Road Track Public Footpath

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A stepover stile that is high up in the hedge for accessing the public footpath leading to the Ridge Road Track.

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4.25 km

Ennaton Farm

Highlight • Settlement

A public footpath that runs through the farmyard offers a glimpse into the area's agricultural heritage. The footpath passes near disused limestone quarries from the 19th century, which became disused by 1906. Modern farm buildings now occupy parts of these historical quarries at Ennaton Farm.

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5.33 km

End point

Bus stop

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