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Overview

Moorland and river valley walk, going under or over 4 bridges, including  the grade 1 listed bridge in the village of Horrabridge as well as the magnificent Gem Bridge built in 2012.

we will be passing through the Grenofen Tunnel built in 1859 by Isambard K. Brunel. You may well need a torch and maybe an umbrella walking through. 

We will stop for a coffee break along the way. 

Optional lunch or drink in the Leaping salmon Pub in Horrabridge at the end of the walk or bring lunch if you want to enjoy river views at the end of the walk. 

 

Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parking in Village of Horrabridge , near Church in Station Road or in Old Station Road.

Meet in Old Station Road near the top. 10 am. 

Maybe muddy in places, tree roots and walking near to river edge at times. 

dogs on short lead near river. 

Drakes Cafe closed until further notice 

no toilets on route

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 51160 69733
Nearest postcode:
PL20 7SE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Horrabridge church station road or Old Station Road

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