Lustleigh Cleave and a look around the village

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Overview

A bracing walk along the cleave , woodlands, Tors, old bridges, some steep rocky ascents and descents and a look around picturesque Lustleigh Village. 360 degree views approaching Hunter's Tor which give great land marks. Possible tea and cake in Lustleigh tea rooms or the Cleave pub afterwards. bring something to sit on. Dogs keep on lead in fields. bring coffee snacks, water and lunch. walking poles helpful. text Jenny if you would like to do this walk.

Saturday, 28 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 230m / 755ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 77500 81601
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 9SQ
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