Moor, Tors and Tavy River

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Overview

This is a varied walk starting from Smeardon Down and following the moor track to White Barrow under White Tor and via Stephen’s Grave. Bagga Tor will be next and then the route to Hill Bridge where we will follow the young River Tavy through Creason Wood to Horndon Bridge. We will head back to Smeardon Down via the hamlet of Cudliptown.

Saturday, 3 January 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.2km / 9.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Parking in small quarry on left just after turning off to Godworthy Farm after Peter Tavy.

Please text walk leader if you wish to join the walk

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 52299 77801
Nearest postcode:: PL19 9NU
what3words:: aquatic.pats.trimmer

Start time:: 9:30 am

Turn off to Godworthy Farm after Peter Tavy

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