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Exeter & District Group

We are the Exeter and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • 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

Overview

Golden Dagger Mine, Soussons Farm, Lower Blackaton, Two Moors Way across Hamel Down (northwards), Grimspound, Hookney Tor, and return to Bennett’s Cross along Two Moors Way. The bridleway section through the Golden Dagger Mine can be quite wet underfoot, and there is a steepish ascent on to Hamel  Down. The ridge section passing the skyline Bronze Age barrows provides extensive views.

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
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 67967 81589
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 8RN
what3words:
transit.verges.reseller
Start time:
10:30 am

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.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • 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