The Archangel's Way celebration walk

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Overview

Walk a section of The Archangel's way from Lydford to Brentor and back and arrive back in Lydford to watch Morris Dancing outside the Castle and enjoy tea and cakes in the Nicholls Hall. A day of celebration to mark the anniversary of The Archangel's Way Pilgrimage route that runs from Brentor to Chagford.

Further details to be released .

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 51010 84761
Nearest postcode:: EX20 4BH
what3words:: trumpet.cave.yachting

Start time:: 9:30 am

Lydford Village car park, opposite The Castle Inn.

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