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Devon Bootlegs Group

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Overview

  A stroll along the old Princetown to Yelverton railway , visiting some of the old quarries, collecting a few Dartmoor letterbox stamps on route. Then crossing over the road to visit Black tor and Hart tor before returning to Princetown. I will have space for at least 3 people in my car going form Exeter.

Sunday, 17 March 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

I have rated the walk as moderate as thee will be some moorland that we will be walking on and some hills and a river crossing . The is listed as 12 miles but is likely to be less if the weather is bad

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 58934 73454
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6QJ
what3words:
mailbox.laminate.covenants
Start time:
10:30 am

The main car in Princetown just follow the signs near the old police station cafe and the toilets and Moorland visitor Centre. . We will be collecting a few Dartmoor letterbox stamps on route if you would like copies of the stamps please bring a note book or blank piece of paper/ card.

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