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Tavistock Group

We are the Tavistock Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Come and explore  along the Tarka trail, passing through 'Ruby Country'  named after dark red-brown Ruby Red beef cattle on local farms. We pass  Parsonage Farm , known from Michael Morpurgo's the War Horse, now known as War Horse Valley Country Park. After reaching Iddesleigh We retrace our steps back to Hatherleigh enjoying wonderful and different views towards the northern slopes of Dartmoor. There is  a choice of Hatherleigh Tea rooms, The Tally Ho Inn or The George Pub in Hatherleigh for refreshments at the end of walk if the desire takes you. 

Saturday, 26 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
74.7m / 245ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 54100 04401
Nearest postcode:
EX20 3HY
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Start time:
10:30 am

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