Two Castles Trail
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The Two Castles Trail is a waymarked long distance footpath in Devon
and Cornwall
, England. It runs for 24 miles (39 km) from Okehampton
in Devon to Launceston in Cornwall, linking the two Norman castles of Okehampton
and Launceston
.
The trail passes through the villages of Bridestowe
, Lewsdown and Lifton. Between Okehampton and Bridestowe, the trail coincides with the West Devon Way
.
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
and Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, England. It runs for 24 miles (39 km) from Okehampton
Okehampton
Okehampton is a town and civil parish in West Devon in the English county of Devon. It is situated at the northern edge of Dartmoor, and has an estimated population of 7,155.-History:...
in Devon to Launceston in Cornwall, linking the two Norman castles of Okehampton
Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle is a ruined motte and bailey castle situated in Devon, England.The castle has Norman origins and dates from the late 11th century...
and Launceston
Launceston Castle
Launceston Castle is located in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. .-Early history:The castle is a Norman motte and bailey earthwork castle raised by Robert, Count of Mortain, half-brother of William the Conqueror shortly after the Norman conquest, possibly as early as 1067...
.
The trail passes through the villages of Bridestowe
Bridestowe
Bridestowe is a village in West Devon, England. It is located outside Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor and on the A30 main road. Its population in 2001 was 552, although it had been over twice as large in the early 19th century. The name derives from Saint Bride, who is featured in a church...
, Lewsdown and Lifton. Between Okehampton and Bridestowe, the trail coincides with the West Devon Way
West Devon Way
The West Devon Way is a waymarked long-distance footpath in South West England in the United Kingdom.-The route:The route runs from the western fringes of Dartmoor National Park moorland country then through Okehampton and Tavistock, Devon south towards Plymouth through gentler Devon countryside.It...
.