Beaminster loop

East Devon Group

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Overview

Hardy Way, Beaminster Down, Meerhay Manor. Ascent 1230 feet.

CP £4 all day.

Picnic

Dogs on short leads

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 48100 01401
Nearest postcode:: DT8 3EF
what3words:: adhesive.wage.tougher

Start time:: 10:00 am

Yarn Barton CP, Beaminster £ OS map: 116/117

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