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North Devon Group

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

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

A walking weekend to finish the Dartmoor Way. The penultimate stage starts by taking us through the grounds of Buckfastleigh Abbey and to the start of the High Moor Link at Dart Bridge. Climb to Holy Trinity Church and along the Holy Brook Valley to Holne. Returning with lovely views of the river Dart to the edge of Ashburton, the climbing to Hemsbury Castle.  Woodland, fields, paths and quiet lanes. 1450ft of ascent.

Finish the challenge on Sunday.

Saturday, 19 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
442m / 1450ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 73997 67379
Nearest postcode:
TQ11 0EJ
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momentous.flows.smart
Start time:
10:30 am

Buckfastleigh Abbey car park - free

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