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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

Join us for a walk taking in the old tin mining settlement of Whiteworks, the Conchie road and lots of open moorland. There will be a coffee and lunch stop along the way. Please text walk leader if you would like to join this walk.

Saturday, 14 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
204.2m / 670ft
Type:
circular

Although only gentle ups and downs this walk is graded as moderate due to a section of  quite challenging terrain - this section is likely to be wet/boggy underfoot and includes two narrow stream crossings. Walking poles helpful for this section. Fox Tor cafe awaits hungry ramblers at the end for tea and cake reward! 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 58917 73478
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6QJ
what3words:
across.whisker.tailwind
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the car park of Princetown visitor centre (now closed). RingGo code 57406. There is some on road parking in Princetown but take care not to use a short stay spot.

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