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Tavistock Group

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

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
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Overview

From Meldon Quarry car park we will walk to Okehampton along the West Okement river and through the golf course, stopping at the station for refreshments with homemade Christmas cake and mince pies. Bring a flask of coffee or buy some at the cafe. We then walk uphill to the army camp, over Black Down down to Meldon, and along the Red a Ven brook. The views are amazing! 

One muddy field, some road walking, tracks and paths, steady climb from Okehampton to Black Down, no stiles.

Please inform the leader by text if you'd like to join the walk 

Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 56700 92101
Nearest postcode:
EX20 4LT
what3words:
sobered.typist.scornful
Start time:
10:00 am

Meldon Quarry car park - take the lane opposite Betty Cottles Inn

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