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Ivybridge, Beacons and temperate rainforest.

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Overview

From Ivybridge Park & Ride, we head to Western Beacon, Butterdon Hill and Hangarshell Rock for tea Break.  Then following the stone row to Sharp Tor, Three Barrows and into Piles Copse where we have lunch.  Return via Harford and the Two Moors Way

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.1km / 10.6mi
Ascent:
525.8m / 1725ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 64772 56457
Nearest postcode:
PL21 0ZE
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Start time:
9:30 am

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Ivybridge, Beacons and temperate rainforest.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.6 miles

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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