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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

This walk is on open moorland, tracks and quiet lanes, comprising one steep descent and a couple of steepish ascents. From the car park we walk towards Hay Tor to pick up the Templar Way, and then back via Smallacombe Rocks and Black Hill where we will stop for coffee and admire the fabulous views. There is then a steep descent to a track to the small hamlet of Leighon. On quiet lanes we then climb up skirting around Hound Tor to the medieval village where will stop for lunch before crossing Becka Brook. From their we climb out of the valley back on to the moor by Smallacombe Rocks and then return to the car park. 

Thursday, 16 October 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 77009 77814
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 9XS
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Start time:
10:30 am

Car Park on Haytor Down

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