TWO new footpaths have been officially unveiled at Stover Country Park as part of the latest step of the ‘Restoring Stover Park Project’.

More than a hundred people, including contractors, community partners and volunteers gathered on Friday, November 28 for the event.

Alongside the two footpaths - the Serpentine Lake Trail and the Canadian War Memorial Trail - new interpretation boards were also unveiled.

The 1.5 mile circular Serpentine Lake Trail has been created along newly purchased land, providing views of Stover House (now Stover School) and a restored section of the historic Serpentine Lake.

The Canadian War Memorial Trail has been developed in partnership with Sibelco UK Ltd.

This 2.75 mile circular footpath passes the Canadian War Memorial sculpture, through Goilmoors Plantation and alongside a County Wildlife Site before returning to the park.

This route recognises the contribution made by the Canadian Forestry Corps during the First World War, and the importance the clay industry has played in the local area.

New leaflets with the new trials are now available from the visitor centre.

Councillor Sally Morgan, County Councillor for Bovey Tracey Rural, said: ‘I welcome this addition to a much loved and used resource.

‘Stover is a valuable asset to all in Devon.

‘I use it regularly and look forward to exploring the trails’.

The new additions to the beloved country park near Newton Abbot were a part of the latest stage of the ‘Restoring Stover Park Project’.

To date, project has brought the park a new community workshop, an extended and upgraded visitor centre and much more besides.

The project was made possible thanks to a £2,084,600 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, together with several other organisations.