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Tavistock Group

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Overview

Dartmoor Way,  climb to Penn Beacon, views form Shell Top, down to Hen Tor & Shavercombe tor, across to Trowlesworthy tors. Some open moorland, pillow mounds, old warren workings, stone rows and cairns. views of china clay works.

 

Sunday, 16 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.5km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
220m / 722ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 57001 63156
Nearest postcode:
PL7 5JA
what3words:
mute.waters.wager
Start time:
10:00 am

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE