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Plymouth Group

We are the Plymouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 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

Overview

Beginning at Ivybridge Park and Ride, we walk around Western Beacon, past Cuckoo Ball, Creber’s Rock and on to Eastern Beacon / Ugborough Beacon where we stop for tea/coffee.  Heading then to Spurrell’s Cross, around Glasscombe Ball, along stone rows to Glasscombe Corner, Ball Gate and Corringdon Ball. from there we head to Three Barrows and then to Sharp Tor where we stop for lunch.  We return following the stone rows to Butterdon Hill and Western Beacon and then back to the car park.

Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
533.4m / 1750ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 64763 56457
Nearest postcode:
PL21 0ZE
what3words:
midfield.party.film
Start time:
9:30 am

Ivybridge park and ride

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