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Ancient woods and streams with the ascent of Dartmoor’s highest peaks

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Overview

This is the postponed walk from March when rain and flooding prevented it!

This is a delighful walk from the beautiful Vellake Corner to Black-a-tor Copse along the West Okemont towards Lints Tor and then ascending to High Willhays and Yes Tor.  Descending from there we will eventually follow the Red-a-ven Brook towards Meldon and the start.

Sunday, 14 July 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 54500 90901
Nearest postcode:
EX20 4HP
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Start time:
9:30 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 quarterly 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 £3.42 per month
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