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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

Starting from the Quarry Car Park we will walk over the dam, through Sheepstor churchyard and then continue to climb to the summit of Sheeps Tor the easiest way (if the weather is good enough). Then we will go down through the arboretum to the far end of Burrator reservoir and return on the lower path closest to the reservoir.

I plan an early coffee break to enjoy the great views from Sheeps tor. There may be time for a short break down by the reservoir later. 

If you would like to join the walk then please contact the walks leader by text on 07579790872.

The leader can pick up a maximum of 3 people from Pixon Lane car park in Tavistock at 9:30 if specifically requested.  Check the Ramblers App for any late changes or cancellation.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 54926 67672
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6PW
what3words:
elder.twinkling.expel
Start time:
10:00 am

Burrator Quarry car park

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