COLD EAST CROSS TO RIPPON, TOP, PIL TORS AND BUCKLAND BEACON

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Walkers on Buckland Beacon above the Ten Commandments stones

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Overview

From carpark, uphill to Rippon Tor, down to Hemsworthy Gate and cross road to Top and Pil Tors. Walk to Pudsham Down and cross road again to Elliot´s Hill and Bowden farms. Cross Ruddycleave water to walk up to Beacon before strolling back to Cold East Cross

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

If you would like to join this walk, please notify the leader, preferably by email, so that they can inform you of any late changes to arrangements.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 74032 74245
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 7HQ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Free parking at Cold East Cross

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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View of walkers on coast path looking towards Ladram bay and clifffs

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View of lane leading to St Peters Parish Church, Oakford

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