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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

Overview

A typical Dartmoor walk with great views and interesting historical elements. Mostly straightforward walking with moderate ups and downs, although there is one slightly tricky downhill scramble.

Walk over to join the Devonport Leat for a short while before passing the ruins of Leather Tor farm. Then we continue on tracks towards Norsworthy Bridge before heading up besides Down Tor and over to Combeshead Tor via Cuckoo Rock.

Then on to the distinctive stone row before eventually rejoining the leat. We follow the leat before striking off to visit Crazywell Pool. After this we continue to follow the leat as it tumbles down the hill towards the river Meavy. And back to the carpark.

Please text leader to book on walk.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.8km / 11.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 56199 70921
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6LL
what3words:
conceals.puddings.bulletins
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park on the Dousland to Princetown road below Sharpitor (there are two beside each other)

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