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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.

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
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Overview

From Okehampton station we'll walk uphill to the army camp, over Black Down, and down to the Red a Ven brook, where we'll have a coffee break on the banks of the brook.  The walk continues over Meldon Viaduct, along the West Okement river, and over Okehampton Golf Course.

Muddy sections, some road walking, tracks and paths, steady climb from Okehampton to Black Down, no stiles.

Two cafes at Okehampton station for lunch at the end of the walk if wished.

Please inform the leader by text if you'd like to join the walk 

Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 59202 94426
Nearest postcode:
EX20 1EJ
what3words:
plump.thorax.forest
Start time:
10:00 am

Granite Way car park (free) - go past the station and under the bridge. The car park is on your left.

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