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A Leisurely walk on the edge of Dartmoor

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Overview

Walk via Middlemoor and up the ancient track to Shorts Down, on by way of Plaster Down, and Watery Ford to the tranquil hamlet of Sampford Spiney where we will have a coffee break and time to see the ancient church of St Mary, which began life as a chapel for the nearby Manor. 

After our break the return journey takes on to the lower slopes of Pew Tor returning to the car park on gentle moorland tracks and lanes.

Easy moorland tracks and lanes.

 

 

Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Booking by text to walk leader please.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 49681 73304
Nearest postcode:
PL19 9DZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park on the left just past Whitchurch cattle grid near turning to Middlemoor

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