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Tors, Down & a pretty village

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Overview

This a pleasant ramble with varied terrain and interesting Tors via Widdecombe in the Moor. A couple of long climbs are included. Two other pulls. Kitty’s grave and Bonehill Rocks/ Bell Tor also.

Route: Swinedown, Natworthy, Grimspound; Widdecombe, Bonehill, Houndtor

Park at Swallerton Gate car park 

Please contact walks leader by text if you wish to join the walk 

Sunday, 7 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SX 48133 73920
Nearest postcode:
PL19 9BB
what3words:
wisdom.glass.jams
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Car sharing could be possible from Pixon Lane - let walk leader know if preferred

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 73900 79201
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 9XG
what3words:
suppers.wedge.eradicate
Start time:
10:00 am

Swallerton Gate car park. Good sized carpark at base of Houndtor.

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