West Devon Way - Stage 2 - Sourton to Lydford West Devon Way - Stage 2 - Sourton to Lydford - 4.5 miles This stage crosses fields, tree lined tracks, and more open moorland. The field section south of Sourton can be muddy following wet weather, particularly around the gates. Tracks become more rocky towards Lydford. The stage is fairly level, with a short steep descent and climb north of Lydford. There are a number of stiles on the field section south of Sourton, and gates elsewhere on the stage. WP1 Start in the centre of Sourton. Follow the footpath alongisde the main road heading south towards Tavistock. Dot Waypoints WP2 At the end of the village, 30m past the bus stop, cross the road carefully and take the path next to the tall house, between two stone barns. Follow the track round to the left and through a gate into a field. Follow the track with the hedge on your right through two fields to a small barn. Cross the stile and continue ahead with the hedge to your left for two more fields. Cross the stile, and head straight across the next two fields to another stile before continuing with the hedge on your left for another three fields to arrive at a lane. Dot Waypoints P1010232.JPG WP3 Turn left onto the lane, then right at the next junction. Dot Waypoints P1010233.JPG WP4 After 35m, turn right and descend along a track, eventually crossing a footbridge, before continuing on the track and climbing past some former mining buildings to arrive at a road. Dot Waypoints P1010236.JPG WP5 Continue on the track ahead, and follow it along the edge of Fernworthy Down, and then as it descends to cross a stream. Dot Waypoints P1010240.JPG WP6 Cross the footbridge at the stream, go through a gate, and 30m beyond turn left up a path to reach a lane by houses. Alternatively, for a drier route, continue along the track from the stream and climb direct to the lane. Dot Waypoints P1010237.JPG WP7 Turn left at the lane and carry straight on at the first junction to the war memorial. Dot Waypoints P1010243.JPG WP8 Turn right to follow the route into the village of Lydford. Dot Waypoints Lydford Castle(2).JPG WP9 Stage 2 ends in the centre of Lydford. Dot Waypoints