Walking around Tiverton and Tilstone Fearnall
Tiverton Parish is well served by 30 footpaths in with a total distance of 21Km. The Sandstone Trail runs roughly North to South through the middle of Tiverton and the towpath beside the Shropshire Union Canal provides a pleasant walk East to West through both parishes.
Tilstone Fearnall has 11 footpaths extending to 7Km in total. There are no Bridle Ways or BOATs/RUPPs in either Parish.
Footpath Guide
A recent (2004) guide to local walking is available, entitled “Tiverton, A Footpath Guide” price £2. The guide contains details of 8 walks varying between 7 and 10Km in length, all starting from Smithy Green at the junction of Huxley Lane and A49 where there is good carparking.
As well as detailed directions and maps, the guide gives some local history information.
Click Walk 5 to see a sample from the guide.
Copies can be obtained from info@tiverton-cheshire.org.uk (an A5 envelope with stamps to cover 61gm weight will be required) and enclose cheque for £2 payable to Tiverton Village Hall
Footpath Wardens
Footpaths take maintenance and with council budgets stretched, members of the public are invited to get involved in footpath work by becoming a local footpath warden? Training and support will be provided. Click here for details.