Gibbet Hill, North and South Brentor

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Overview

Walk up Gibbet Hill then through village of North Brentor returning via South Brentor. Some open moorland and paths across fields. Gradual climb up Gibbet Hill and ups and downs. Likely to be muddy and wet underfoot in places

Bring a warm drink and seating pad for our coffee stop. Dogs on lead.

Book by text to walk leader (no emails).

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 266.4m / 874ft
Type:: circular

Features

No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 49289 80035
Nearest postcode:: N/A
what3words:: cable.thing.automatic

Start time:: 10:00 am

From Tavistock direction, turn left off A386 in Mary Tavy onto Brentor Road (left turn is by coach parking). Drive along the road a short way. There’s no car park, but two lay-bys and roadside parking.

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