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Exeter & District Group

We are the Exeter and District 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

The walk starts from the parking area near the Two Crosses Stone, from where there are views of Honeybag Tor, Chinkwell Tor, and Haytor Rocks. We will visit the summit of Wind Tor, from where there are fine views of Rippon Tor, Saddle Tor, before walking to  Drywells cross and examine an interesting nearby mystery stone.  Drywells Cross has had an interesting history, probably being located on a church path to Widecombe and it was restored by the Dartmoor Preservation Association in 1967. We will pass Dockwell, before visiting the interesting disused Hutholes medieval village, and as we return to our cars there are fine views of Corndon Tor.

We will probably visit a pub/café after the walk.

Please book with John Howell for the walk and if interested in food after the walk.

In association with Dartmoor Preservation Association.

Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 70748 76341
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 7TU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking area near Two Crosses Stone, Dunstone Down, Widecombe

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