Brixton: Walking Routes and Historic Buildings

Brixton is in the South Devon National Landscape. The designation of the protected area may change. When planning your trip, walks and the village’s architectural history are particularly useful themes to explore: a network of public rights of way includes paths along the River Yealm, while the Church of St Mary and other named buildings feature different historical details. This lets you weigh up riverside paths and historic buildings when choosing what to do.

Walks and Paths

Brixton has a network of public rights of way, including walking routes along the River Yealm. For travellers who like to spend time outdoors, these paths offer a practical starting point; check conditions on the paths locally. Another named route is the Silverbridge Way: this public footpath connects Brixton with Yealmpton. Also check local guidance on access arrangements for this route. Your choice will depend on whether you would rather focus on riverside paths or the connection to Yealmpton.

One recommended walk leads to Cofflete Creek, where there is a tidal ford and an old double-arched footbridge. Another recommended walk crosses the Silver Stream and a bridge. When choosing, you can consider a walk with Cofflete Creek as its destination, a route over the Silver Stream, or the connection to Yealmpton.

A free leaflet with recommended walks is available at The Foxhound Pub, the Fish & Chip Shop, the Shop/Post Office and the church. As distribution points may change, it is advisable to check local availability before planning your walk around the leaflet.

Historic Buildings in Brixton

The Church of St Mary can be understood in terms of two building phases: its west tower dates from around the 13th century, while the rest of the building dates from the late 15th century. The church therefore brings together an older tower and a later main structure. For a stay focused on architectural history, this comparison of dates offers a concrete point of interest: the two dates refer to different parts of the church building.

Brixton House is a Grade II listed building. West Sherford Farm House is another named historic building: the farmhouse, including the outbuilding adjoining it to the northeast, dates from around the 16th century; it was altered and extended in the 17th century. The Wicket dates from the late 17th century. Beneath its eaves are 115 nesting niches for pigeons. Together, these offer a comparison between a farmhouse dated approximately and later altered, and a building with a specifically described architectural feature.

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