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Take me to Tavy

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Overview

Higher Willsworthy, Tavy Cleave, Hare Tor, Ger Tor.

Picnic

Assistance dogs only

Moderate pace, some rocky/boulder terrain.

Ascent 1300 feet.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 51800 83501
Nearest postcode:
PL19 9QG
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Start time:
10:00 am

CP 1 mile south of Dartmoor Inn on A386 OS map: OL28

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