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HENNOCK CIRCUIT TAKING IN GREAT ROCK AND SHAPTOR WOODS

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Overview

Through Great Rock Farm past mine shafts and woods to Beadon Lane. Skirt reservoirs, lane walking to Shaptor woods. More lane walking from Bowden to Chericombe Head Cross and then footpath to Fivelanes and back through Hennock village. Grand views! Some steep hills and slopes needing steady footwork.

Thursday, 11 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
377m / 1237ft
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 82984 80881
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 9QD
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Start time:
10:30 am

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Great Rock woods

HENNOCK CIRCUIT TAKING IN GREAT ROCK AND SHAPTOR WOODS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles

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  • 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 £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE