An alternative diet

East Devon Group

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Overview

Howstead, Birchwood, Moorseek Farm, Blackwater.

Picnic

Dogs on short leads

Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 24600 15901
Nearest postcode:: TA20 3RA
what3words:: visitor.kiosk.tender

Start time:: 10:00 am

Staple Hill Plantation CP OS map: 128

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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exclusive discounts from our partners
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Join now for just £3.58 per month