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FLASHDOWN PLANTATION

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North Devon Group

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Overview

Heading toward Flashdown where the Forrestry Commission planted the first trees in 1939. Then on to the remains of a motte and Bailey castle, returning to the station.

Sunday, 8 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Due to parking limitations, travel by train recommended

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 68221 11473
Nearest postcode:
EX18 7EP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Eggesford Station by A377. If you wish to catch the train, the 9.36am from Barnstaple will arrive 9.58am and we will wait for the train before departing. There is some parking at the church but it is minimal, so train is recommended.

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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A WALK TO CELEBRATE ENPs 70th ANNIVERSARY - THE OTHER SIDE OF EXFORD

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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POUGHILL PLOD

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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EXPLORING THE YEO AND CREEDY VALLEYS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.0 miles
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DARTMOOR WAY ANTI-CLOCKWISE!

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 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 £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE