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John's classic walk to Fur Tor on New Year's day.

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Overview

John's classic walk to Fur Tor during the winter time can be very challenging on rough ground. Fantastic scenery on a clear day, visiting the third highest point on Dartmoor, starting at Postbridge. The route Brandon lake, Broad down, Waterfall, Sandy hole pass, Cut hill stream, North West passage, Cut hill stream, Cut hill, Fur Tor for lunch.  Ascent 1883ft, Maximum 2014ft

Thursday, 1 January 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:05 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
613.9m / 2014ft
Type:
circular

This is a winter walk, so can be on very challenging ground. Come prepared 

 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 64677 78853
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6TH
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Start time:
9:30 am

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John's classic walk to Fur Tor on New Year's day.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.0 miles

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