The Ridgeway, Compton

The Ridgeway – gates on the Ridgeway surprise the walker with a host of different views.

The Ridgeway – showing Higher Compton Barton nestled in the valley with Widdicombe Farm campsite on the far hillside.

The Ridgeway – a distant view from the Ridgeway, Marldon’s longest footpath, looking towards Kingskerswell.

The Ridgeway – well equipped with stiles, signposts and markers to help visiting walkers find their way.

The Ridgeway – a stunning view looking northwest from the Ridgeway over Compton. Dartmoor can be seen in the distance.

The Ridgeway – more than happy to have their photograph taken on the footpath that runs from Compton to Moles Lane.

The Ridgeway – the official start/end of the long Ridgeway footpath which runs out to Moles Lane close to where the windmill is situated.

The Ridgeway – unspoilt farmland high on the Ridgeway where the footpath hugs the field edge

The Ridgeway – – Compton Castle and Castle Barton Farm located at the bottom of a beautifully sweeping hillside, as seen from the Ridgeway.

The Ridgeway – a steep hill but in surroundings which are full of character on the climb out of Compton

The Ridgeway – view from the Ridgeway above Compton looking north.

The Ridgeway – daffodils in springtime beyond which is the Compton end of the Ridgeway footpath

The Ridgeway – snowdrops line the Ridgeway in spring.

The Ridgeway – ancient trees mark the thoroughfares of old, this thought to be part of the sunken lane once used by pack-horses.

The Ridgeway – a dandelion along the way.