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Overview

A Moorland adventure from Sharpitor CP following Devonport Leat to the aqauduct for a climb up Raddick Hill Falls and continuing along the Leat side before dropping down to Crazywell pool for a swim, newt hunt and general explore over lunch. Circling on and down through woods to the river at Leather Tor Bridge ,discovering the potato cave and farm ruins before rejoining the Leat to look for trout and more water play before crossing the open moor back to the Car Park.

Saturday, 6 September 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 55999 70801
Nearest postcode:: PL20 6LW
what3words:: gong.cluttered.fountain

Start time:: 10:30 am

Sharpitor Car Park

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