SEARCH FOR WATER BUFFALO ON A "LONG BUT SLOW" WALK ON EXMOOR

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Overview

A varied walk to Trentishoe Down, Tattiscombe and Holdstone Down with sea views, moorland, forests and streams along the SWCP, tracks & footpaths. Some open moorland walking. 1300 ft ascent. Could be wet and muddy in places. Good views on a clear day.

Sunday, 18 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 396.2m / 1300ft
Type:: circular

This is a moderate walk but will be at a leisurely pace so that we can look at the views, take photos & search for water buffalo. Walk can be shortened to about 6 miles.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 62760 47913
Nearest postcode:: N/A
what3words:: gates.manly.sensibly

Start time:: 10:00 am

Car Park on Trentishoe Down just after The Glass Box

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