What is a Buddle?

East Devon Group

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Overview

Grimspound, Hamel Down, Golden Dagger.

Ascent 1240 feet.

Picnic

Dogs on short leads

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 378m / 1240ft
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 68200 81801
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 8RN
what3words:: scribble.joked.honest

Start time:: 10:30 am

Bushdown Mine CP OS map: OL28

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
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Join now for just £3.58 per month