A Waltham Valley ramble

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Overview

From Merrivale we’ll head across the moor past Vixen Tor to Sampford Spiney (for coffee), then via Ward Bridge (yes steep hill), and then follow very minor roads south. We’ll then turn to walk north along Routrundle past Ingra Tor towards Davytown and the rough track back to Merrivale.

Please text walk leader if you wish to join the walk.

Sunday, 23 November 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 470m / 1542ft
Type:: circular

A very late autumn walk, hopefully with still some colour on tracks, minor roads and open moor. An attractive mix.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 55294 75006
Nearest postcode:: PL20 6ST
what3words:: breath.courts.triathlon

Start time:: 9:30 am

Carpark on the right after leaving Merrivale towards Two Bridges

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