Bench Tor, Horn's Cross and Views of the Dart Valley - Ramblers

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Overview

Starting at Venford Reservoir car park (west side) we follow a track around, and then up to Bench Tor, with fabulous views of the Dart valley. We then head south towards Holne Moor, then Sandy Way, Holne Ridge and Horn's Cross, with views of Combestone Tor and Venford Reservoir.

This walk is classed as strenuous, as there are several fallen trees on the path around Bench Tor, some rough ground and tussocks. Also the moor is currently very wet and boggy in places

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 400m / 1312ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 68550 71251
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 7PU
what3words:: workshops.syndicate.estate

Start time:: 9:30 am

Venford Reservoir west car park. The toilets were closed when we did the recce

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