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Overview

Typical Dartmoor moorland walk over challenging ground, to Fur Tor (Queen of Tors). Numerous climbs, can be boggy and certainly tussocky. Fantastic views on a good day. Visiting Braddon Lake, Broad Down, Sandy Hole pass, Cut Hill stream, North West passage, Cut Hill (third highest point on Dartmoor) and Fur Tor.

Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
573.9m / 1883ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 64669 78842
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6TH
what3words:
motivator.nearing.gearbox
Start time:
9:30 am

Postbridge main CP (£5 all day)

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
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