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Exeter & District Group

We are the Exeter and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Burnicombe, Hel Tor Rock, Blackingstone Rock, Laployd Plantation, Kennick Reservoir, Clampitt House, Bridford, Windhill Gate, Lower Lowton Fam, Bridford Wood and return.

A walk using quiet lanes, footpaths and bridleways, visiting two of Dartmoor’s fringe tors, Hel Tor and Blackingstone Rock. There are some ascents and descents, which will make the walk at the strenuous end of moderate, but the ridge walking does reward you with fine and extensive views.

Sunday, 30 November 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to join this walk, please notify the leader, preferably by email, so that they can inform you of any late changes to arrangements.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 80280 88324
Nearest postcode:
EX6 7EQ
what3words:
harmlessly.agents.obstinate
Start time:
10:30 am

Steps Bridge Car Park

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