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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.

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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 quarterly 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 linear walk taking the bus from Sourton Cross to Mary Tavy. From Mary Tavy we journey along the Dartmoor Way to ancient Lydford and on to Sourton Tor. Visiting churches, a castle and downs along the way. Far reaching views on a clear day. 1,100 ft of ascent.

Saturday, 15 June 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

This walk has a number of ladder stiles which are unsuitable for dogs.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 54675 90960
Nearest postcode:
EX20 4HP
what3words:
stunner.senders.expanded
Start time:
10:15 am

Prewley Waterworks. Off A386 just after A30/A386 interchange south of Okehampton. Park at end of track near Waterworks. Ensure you are in time to catch the Dartline bus 118 at 10.42am Sourton Cross to Mary Tavy (arr 11.09am). If applicable, remember your bus pass!

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SX 54675 90960
Nearest postcode:
EX20 4HP
what3words:
stunner.senders.expanded
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Walk ends back at Prewley Waterworks car park

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 quarterly 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