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Overview

Fire Beacon Hill, Hollow Head Cross, Harpford Common.

Dogs on short leads

Friday, 13 September 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 11:45 am

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 10400 89801
Nearest postcode:: EX10 0NB
what3words:: harp.dreams.copper

Start time:: 10:00 am

Bowd lay-by; N-side of A3052, 300 yds W of Bowd Inn. OS map: 115

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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 £3.42 per month