Horrabridge and Sampford Spiney

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Overview

Starting at The Leaping salmon Pub in Horrabridge we walk to Sampford Spiney, across meadows, along grassy tracks and taking in views of Sampford Spiney church, Pew Tor and Heckwood Tor. We cross a ford on stepping stones and across heathland arriving back at Horrabridge. We will have our coffee break at Sampford Spiney Church.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.6km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 51160 69733
Nearest postcode:: PL20 7SE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park on roadside in Horrabridge , walk starts at The Leaping Salmon Pub.

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