Circular relatively level Dartmoor walk.

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Overview

A circuit of Sharpitor and Peak Hill following the disused Princetown railway, before walking through woodland and returning on a track alongside Devonport Leat. This includes sights of a medieval wayside cross, a bronze age burial chamber and glimpses of Burrator Reservoir.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Bring coffee and a snack.

Dogs on leads please.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 55999 70901
Nearest postcode:: PL20 6LL
what3words:: undivided.averts.with

Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in the larger of the two car parks opposite Sharpitor on the Yelverton to Princetown road.

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