Change region

Have an account?

Sign in

Have an account?

Sign in
Join the Ramblers Make a donation
    ...
  1. Home
  2. Go walking
  3. Group walks
  4. Billacombe Meadows, quarries and woods

Billacombe Meadows, quarries and woods

Start:
Estimated Finish:
plymouth

Plymouth Group

We are the Plymouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • 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
Register for an account for FREE
1 of 0

Overview

Through old woodland, quarry top with view of Plymouth, Billacombe Meadow and back on old quarry bottom.  Follows paths few will have believed existed...

Dog friendly, in that most is totally traffic-free.  Narrow paths make use of leads difficult.  Does your dog enjoy exploring?

Saturday, 28 December 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5km / 3.1mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 50535 54509
Nearest postcode:
PL9 7JA
what3words:
cheese.towers.forest
Start time:
10:30 am

Car Park just short of entrance to Chelson Meadow Recycling.

Upcoming walks with Plymouth Group

Placeholder image

Ten parks, 3 cafes

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.0 miles
Stile at Flete

Along the Erme-Plym Trail

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
Placeholder image

Quarry Jolly

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Placeholder image

Not turkey but leg of mutton

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
Placeholder image

Radford Lake Christmas Circuit.

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.0 miles
Placeholder image

Shorter Christmas Carols Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Black tor falls

Longer Christmas Carols Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.0 miles
Ancient tree

Billacombe Meadows, quarries and woods

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
3.1 miles
Sandy hole pass

Over the hills and far away to Fur Tor on New Years Day

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • 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
Register for an account for FREE