BROWN WILLY CIRCULAR

North Devon Group

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Overview

From Rough Tor car park via Alex Tor, King Arthur's Hall, Brown Willy and return to Rough Tor. Rough moorland walking and subject to weather conditions on Bodmin Moor. Total ascent 1407ft.

MAX 10 WALKERS ONLY. PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE WITH VANESSA

Saturday, 2 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 428.9m / 1407ft
Type:: circular

MAX 10 WALKERS ONLY. PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE WITH VANESSA

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 13803 81897
Nearest postcode:: PL32 9QG
what3words:: alarming.departure.area

Start time:: 10:30 am

Rough Tor car park. Signposts from A39.

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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