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WINTER WALKING FESTIVAL - WALK 1 - NO BEARS IN THE WOODS!

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Overview

Nine miles of pure heaven in mainly muddy lanes! Quiet and quite deep. Wonderful scenery, no bears or snakes ! Starting from NDDH we take tracks along through Raleigh Wood and up to Shirwell Cross, then down through South Hill and Hartpiece and returning to Pilton.

Thursday, 2 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 56453 34592
Nearest postcode:
EX31 4HX
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diner.achieving.winner
Start time:
10:00 am

Bus stop outside NDDH building entrance. Either catch the bus right to the hospital entrance or park locally. Parking in hospital car park might be expensive!!

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WINTER WALKING FESTIVAL - WALK 1 - NO BEARS IN THE WOODS!

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.5 miles
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LAPFORD & NYMET ROWLAND

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
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HILLSFORD BRIDGE

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
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BRAUNTON

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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GRAND WESTERN CANAL, OLD & NEW

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
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ASHFORD AMBLE

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles

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