Stockland, a village and civil parish in East Devon, England, is situated within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region features rolling hills, deep valleys, and winding country lanes, characterized by a blend of extensive forests, farmland, and dramatic wooded scarps. This varied topography, including hard chert beds and softer clay valleys, provides a suitable environment for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
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4.5
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Average rating
448
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4.6
(5)
21
hikers
11.1km
03:26
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
11.5km
03:10
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.14km
01:28
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.16km
01:47
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
64.2km
04:35
1,070m
1,070m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.6km
01:20
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.6km
03:40
940m
940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.8km
02:11
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
46.4km
03:52
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.5km
01:32
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.4km
02:12
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.6km
02:19
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
riders
50.1km
02:18
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
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24.4km
01:09
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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43.9km
02:27
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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59.3km
03:09
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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16
runners
5.23km
00:33
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
9.98km
01:09
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.2km
01:08
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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7.81km
00:50
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Stockland offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and hiking. The region features 9 routes with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
The Stockland region is well-suited for touring cycling, with routes traversing quiet country lanes. Notable options include the challenging "Jurassic Coast loop from Axminster" and the "Honiton and Luppitt loop - The Blackdown Hills." More routes are detailed in the Cycling around Stockland guide.
Yes, the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, encompassing Stockland, provides road cycling routes. These routes feature quiet country lanes, challenging hill climbs, and scenic descents. Specific options can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Stockland guide.
The East Devon and Blackdown Hills areas surrounding Stockland offer mountain biking opportunities for various skill levels. Trails range from easy climbs to technically challenging downhill tracks. The MTB Trails around Stockland guide provides further details.
Stockland serves as a starting point for peaceful running. Komoot lists 5 jogging routes, including moderate loops with varied elevation. The Running Trails around Stockland guide offers specific options.
The region offers hiking opportunities through its network of public footpaths and varied terrain. There are 2 hiking routes listed, including easy options. The Hiking around Stockland and Easy hikes around Stockland guides provide more information.
Yes, Stockland offers routes suitable for various abilities, including easy hikes. The varied landscape allows for less strenuous options, particularly on quiet country lanes for cycling or designated footpaths for walking. The Easy hikes around Stockland guide highlights some accessible choices.
Stockland is situated within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, featuring rolling hills, deep valleys, and winding country lanes. The area includes extensive forests, farmland, and dramatic wooded scarps, with views across Somerset and Devon. Its geology consists of hard chert beds and softer clay valleys.
Stockland's routes have been explored by more than 6,000 visitors on komoot. The 9 available routes have received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 442 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Stockland, including Cycling around Stockland, Road Cycling Routes around Stockland, MTB Trails around Stockland, Running Trails around Stockland, Hiking around Stockland, and Easy hikes around Stockland.
As Stockland is a village within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, information can be found through the Blackdown Hills National Landscape website. The website is blackdownhills.org.uk. The office can be reached at 01823 680681.
The terrain around Stockland for cycling is characterized by rolling hills, deep valleys, and winding country lanes. It offers both challenging ascents and scenic descents, with varied landscapes including forests, farmland, and wooded scarps.
Yes, the East Devon Trail (EDT) is a 115-mile bikepacking route that showcases the varied habitats of East Devon, from freshwater marshes to steep cliffs and woodland. This route is accessible from the broader Stockland region.

