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A stroll over Sheeps Tor

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Overview

Take a winter walk with Sue and I, skirting the northern edge of Burrator Reservoir followed by a climb over Sheeps Tor returning along quiet lanes to Lowery Cross via Meavy.

Mainly quiet lanes, fields and woodland with one steep climb and descent.  No toilets. 

Sunday, 19 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
282.9m / 928ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 54700 69301
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6PD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Lowery Cross car park, just off the B3212 (Yelverton to Princetown road)

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