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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

This is a lovely ramble across the eastern side of Dartmoor. None of the tors are challenging. We cross Bonehill Down first westwards to Bonehill Rocks and then south to Top and Pit Tors. From Hemsworthy Gate we take Saddle Tor and Haytor Rocks continuing north to Swallacombe Rocks and Black Hill. Here we find the tramway and a lovely valley passing Greator Rocks and Hound Tor back to Swallerton Gate.

Sunday, 11 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This is a walk following mainly well-worn tracks and the odd stretch of minor road.

Text leader to book on walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SX 48099 73901
Nearest postcode:
PL19 9BB
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Pixon Lane car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 74000 79401
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 9XQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Swallerton gate carpark

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