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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.

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Overview

Starting at Bere Alston recreation field, the walk will take farm tracks, paths and fields crossing and re-crossing the railway line. We pass through Lockeridge Wood with stupendous Blackthorn blossom around us and parallel the railway line before crossing it and taking the road to the railway station where we stop for coffee/ refreshments. We take the track along the old line to Tavistock and then cut down to Tuckermarsh Quay before ascending on quiet roads to our starting point. 

Subject to some variation on the walk leaders' whim as this has been put on at short notice. Some steep ascents and one descent where poles are recommended 

Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:
286.5m / 940ft
Type:
circular

Couple of small streams to cross, generally drying up compared to a few weeks earlier but muddy ina few places. Also has some sharp ascents to get the heart pumping. 

Dogs on leads near livestock please.

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

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 45123 66736
Nearest postcode:
PL20 7HG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Bere Alston recreation field

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