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Franklin Totnes Trail

Summary

The Franklin Totnes Trail is a moderate walk of just under 7 miles, with toilets, cafes and options to shorten. It gives good views of the town and Dartmoor. It passes an old Toll House, the Hydropower scheme, South Devon railway and River Dart.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.6 miles (10.7 km)
Walking time:
03h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Opposite the Seven Stars Hotel, The Plains, Totnes

lat: 50.4316087

lon: -3.6829425

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