Barrows, beacons, posts and a fort

East Devon Group

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Overview

Smith's Combe, Beacon Hill, Lady's Combe, Dowsborough.

1800 feet of ascent (moderate pace).

Picnic

Dogs on short leads

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 548.6m / 1800ft
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 15400 41001
Nearest postcode:: TA5 1RY
what3words:: potions.describes.coughed

Start time:: 10:00 am

Holford Bowling Green CP OS map: 140

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month