We are the Tavistock Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Helen F.
Due to the weather forecast for 7 June, this walk will now take place on Sat 28 June.
Walk from Harford Moor Gate to encompass Butterdon Hill, Piles Hill and Piles Copse. We’ll walk alongside a stone row and pass Hobajohn’s Cross and the (no longer) recumbent longstone before reaching Sharp Tor from where there are stunning views down to Piles Copse. We’ll then head down to Piles Copse, a beautiful English oak ancient woodland alongside the river Erme. Piles Copse is within the boundary of Higher Piles, a medieval farm and Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Open moorland as well as tracks and paths. The descent to Piles Copse is across the open moorland of Higher Piles and is a bit uneven in places. There are a couple of small stream crossings and some ups and downs. Dogs on leads.
Bring a packed lunch as well as a drink for our mid-morning coffee stop.
Book by text to walk leader. Please do not email.
Meet at Pixon Lane free car park if you’d like to offer a lift or would like a lift. Walk leader will not be at Pixon Lane and car sharing is not guaranteed. Suggest leaving by 9am.
Harford Moor Gate carpark, which is reached via a narrow sometimes single track lane. Suggest coming via Ivybridge. From Ivybridge I suggest following the signs to Harford and Lukesland. From Harford go towards Harford Moor Gate car park. If you arrive before the walk leader (who has the gate code) you will need to wait before the gate. Please ask if you have any questions.
