Harrowbeer Down and Buckland Monachorum

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Overview

A lovely five mile walk along Harrowbeer Down and following footpaths down to the pretty village of Buckland Monachorum. Then along quiet lanes and tracks up to Berra Tor before returning over the Down with spectacular views across Dartmoor.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Mostly on footpaths and easy open moorland.

Dogs on leads please.

Possible refreshments at Long Ash Cafe

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 50699 68901
Nearest postcode:: PL20 7LJ
what3words:: passion.suspended.organs

Start time:: 10:00 am

Turn off the A386 over the cattle grid at the Yelverton end of Horrabridge signed to Long Ash. At the top of the hill, turn right at the junction known as Pound Corner and there is a parking area immediately on the right.

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