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DARTMOOR WALKING WEEKEND 1 - DARTMOOR WAY ANTI-CLOCKWISE 4 - BUCKFASTLEIGH TO HOLNE

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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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Start time:
10:30 am

Buckfastleigh Abbey car park - free

Upcoming walks with North Devon Group

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THE AMERICAN ROAD

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
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TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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THE EXMOOR COASTER

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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CHALLACOMBE CHALLENGE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
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TIME OUT TUESDAY - BIDEFORD

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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DARTMOOR WALKING WEEKEND 1 - DARTMOOR WAY ANTI-CLOCKWISE 4 - BUCKFASTLEIGH TO HOLNE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
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DARTMOOR WAY WALKING WAY WEEKEND 2 - DARTMOOR WAY ANTI CLOCKWISE 5 - REDDAFORD WATER TO ASHBURTON

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.0 miles
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TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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A TRIO OF CHURCHES BY TRAIN

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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GREAT LINKS TOR & WIDGERY CROSS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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GARDEN VISIT - NEW HOUSE

Start:

Difficulty:
Easy
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BROWN WILLY CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
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ST GILES IN THE WOOD WANDER

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.5 miles
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DARTMOOR DELIGHTS - POSTBRIDGE, BELLEVER & DUNNABRIDGE POUND

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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AN AUGUST AMBLE AROUND BROWNSHAM

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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EXPLORE RURAL MID-DEVON

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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*THIS WALK IS NOW CHANGED. SEE DETAILS FOR MOLLAND WALK* SMYTHAM MANOR VIA EAST YARDE CAFE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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MOLLAND AND MOLLAND COMMON

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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GRAND WESTERN CANAL OLD & NEW

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5 miles
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ARLINGTON IN SUMMER

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.5 miles
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UPS AND DOWNS AROUND BOSCASTLE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE