LAPFORD & NYMET ROWLAND

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Overview

From the station village we walk over to Coldrige, Brushford then alongside the River Taw, through Abbotsham Moor and back through Nymet Rowland. Crossing the river on the latter part of the walk.

Sunday, 16 February 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Meet at Lapford train station. No parking available. Train departs Barnstaple at 9.37am and arrives Lapford at 10.09am

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 72663 07965
Nearest postcode:: EX17 6AE

Start time:: 10:15 am

Lapford train station. No parking available. Train departs Barnstaple at 9.37am and arrives Lapford at 10.09am

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