In Search of Three Caves

Plymouth Group

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Overview

In search of three caves will take you to one manmade cave many of you will know well, another that some of you may know about but that was a complete revelation to those involved in the recce; and a third natural structure that you may have seen and then never found again.

This walk is mainly moderate but there are a couple of steepish inclines to navigate.

Some easy stiles and a couple of stream crossings.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 389m / 1276ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 54932 67698
Nearest postcode:: PL20 6PW
what3words:: slides.apricot.unpacked

Start time:: 9:30 am

Burrator Quarry Car Park

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