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Gibbet Hill and Wheal Betsy

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Overview

Meet at Mary Tavy war memorial.  From there we walk on the West Devon Way to Gibbet Hill for great views and then on to Wheal Betsy where we stop for tea break.  After the break we cross Kingsett Down to the Wheal Jewel reservoir then down to Hill Bridge and Weir, where we stop for lunch.  Afetr lunch we walk alongside the leat/race through Creason Woods, to Cudlipton. Heading on to Smeardon Down to Boulters Tor, Peter Tavy, and Longtimber Tor, and back.

 

Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Roadside parking available.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 50257 79599
Nearest postcode:
PL19 9QY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Mary Tavy war memorial.

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