TWIXMAS PIGGY BACK WALK (4miles plus 4miles)

East Devon Group

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Overview

Two walks in one; a shorter one of around 5 miles, or choose to continue the walk making the total mileage around 8 miles. The walk is on Woodbury Common and will follow part of the East Devon Way. We will pass the old quarry on the short walk as well as Bystock nature reserve on the longer walk.

Bring a picnic if doing the full walk.

Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 15.2m / 50ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 03170 86378
Nearest postcode:: EX5 1JL
what3words:: probing.sifts.shun

Start time:: 10:00 am

Four Firs Cross CP (B3180/B3179) Woodbury OS map: 115 Free car parking.

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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

Join now for just £3.42 per month