Four Downs, three ups and two rivers

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Overview

Circular walk from Yelverton, visiting Roborough Down, Doublewaters, Grenofen, West Down, Whitchurch, Plasterdown, Shorts Down and returning via Horrabridge. It’s a varied walk including woodland, riverside and moorland.

Sunday, 27 October 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 18.8km / 11.7mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 51828 67921
Nearest postcode:: PL20 6FN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Leg O Mutton car park Yelverton. The 10am start time should allow time for anyone travelling from Plymouth to Yelverton on the Tavistock bus to meet us in the Leg O Mutton car park.

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