Incredible Devon valley named among best places to take a spring walk by BBC Countryfile

A Devon valley has been named among the best areas to take a spring walk across Britain. Springtime is considered one of the most beautiful seasons as you get the chance to see magnificent meadows bloom and wildflower woodlands come to life, with a spot in North Devon among the very best, so get your walking boots on as the weather gets warmer to explore the best nature spots.

BBC Countryfile has comprised a list of 23 best spring walks to take across the UK, including three areas in the South West. Cornwall's " spectacular" headland, Rame Head, South Gloucestershire's "secret" valley in Marshfield, and North Devon’s "enigmatic" Valley of Rocks have been listed.

The Valley of Rocks has a dramatic section of coastline that can be found on the northern edge of Exmoor, around half a mile from Lynton. The U-shape valley boasts some of England’s highest sea cliffs and is famous for its free-roaming herd of goats, unusual rock formations and incredible views.

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BBC Countryfile explained why this North Devon Valley is the best for walks and said: "On a quiet spring day, there’s a lost world feel to North Devon’s enigmatic Valley of Rocks, despite the serpentine ribbon of road that curls through the vale in the place where a river once ran.

"Here, ancient fossil-rich fingers of Devonian stone form shadow puppets against the sky, framing one of south-west England’s most dramatic views, as Exmoor stampedes off the edge of towering cliffs and down to the churning sea. Exult in these cliffs where feral goats clamber skilfully between Devonian crags on our short circular walk around the Valley of Rocks in Devon."

The publication has also offered a 3.5-mile circular walk guide to give you the best experience of the valley. Start from the Exmoor National Park car park at the eastern entrance to the valley.

You will then pass beneath Rugged Jack, "a tumbling tor towering over a spellbinding vista of the Exmoor coast," whilst greeting the resident goats along the way. The path will head to the iconic Castle Rock and then you will reach the beautiful shingle and sand beach of Wringcliff Bay.

If you descend towards Lee Abbey, you will have a beautiful Woodland walk opposite a Gothic mansion, "when you reach a switchback, leave the bridleway and go straight ahead along a trail that zig-zags through heather to join a path leading east above South Cleave" which will lead you back to the start. You can view the full walk here.