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North Devon Group

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Overview

A classic Exmoor walk! Taking South Lane to South Regis Common then passing the Sloley Stone and Moles Chamber. Then up to Goat Hill, Pinkery Pond and back to South Regis Common and South Lane.

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 68966 40550
Nearest postcode:: EX31 4TS
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet at Rooksfoot Bridge, Challacombe. Parking - limited parking at West Mead Farm - go past Rooksfoot Bridge on your left. Take next left into farm - sign on gate. Leon will assist with parking. If spaces are full, park in Challacombe car park opposite the Black Venus and walk down to Rooksfoot.

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