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North Devon Group

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Overview

A good old rolling Dartmoor ramble with great views on a clear day. Mostly reasonable paths and tracks with some tussocky bits in places.

Mind the track up to the car park as it is very rough and rutted.

Saturday, 26 July 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 52544 85351
Nearest postcode:: EX20 4AZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Parking is up a very uneven and rutted track (beware!) behind the Dartmoor Inn, opposite the turning to Lydford on the A386

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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