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A summer ramble down an old drover’s track and moorland

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Overview

Starting from the Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale we’ll take the track off the B3357 heading south to Daveytown and then the hills up and down to Ward Bridge. From there make for Sampford Spiney before returning across the moor via Pew Tor.

Hopefully the pub will be open for a drink afterwards if required.

Thursday, 18 July 2024
Start time:
7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 54930 75171
Nearest postcode:
PL20 6ST
what3words:
breakfast.dude.headsets
Start time:
7:00 pm

Park on the dead end road in front of the pub

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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