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WIDECOMBE WANDER

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Exeter & District Group

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Overview

We ascend the lane to Bonehill, cross Bonehill  Down and Holwell Lawn to reach Hound Tor. We continue to Jay’s Grave and Natsworthy, then up to and along the ridge of Hamel Down, descending into Widecombe via Kingshead. This walk is primarily along well-marked tracks, with splendid views from Hamel Down.

Sunday, 4 February 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to join this walk, please notify the leaders, preferably by email, so that they can inform you of any late changes to arrangements.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 71909 76883
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 7TA
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Start time:
10:30 am

Widecombe in the Moor Car Park. Map: OL28.

Upcoming walks with Exeter & District Group

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ICONIC FUR TOR AND ABOVE TAVY CLEAVE - A CLASSIC DARTMOOR WALK.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.0 miles
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AMBLE IN YARNER WOODS

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.0 miles
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ASHTON MEDIEVAL SAINTS’ PAINTINGS

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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MEMORIAL TO AN ANCIENT BRITON?

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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LINEAR EARLY BIRD WALK - ARCHANGEL WAY - PART FIVE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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TOR-HOPPING AROUND WEST DARTMOOR

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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IN SEARCH OF THE MISSING PRINCE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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TWO ESTUARIES

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.0 miles
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SHORT WALK - ICE COLD DARTMOOR?

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
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AN INVITATION TO SEE PEATLAND RESTORATION ON DARTMOOR. BOOKING ESSENTIAL BEFORE 24TH JULY

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
2.5 miles
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BLACKBERRYING AROUND CHRISTOW

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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TWIXT ERME AND YEALM

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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TO THE TOP OR NOT?

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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THE CHARM OF CHAGFORD

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
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AMBLE – MOOR TREES

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.0 miles
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DOWN ST MARY

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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TOU LYNE’S LOOTRECK

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
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HERITAGE BESIDE THE TEIGN

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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THE RADDON HILLS - PART OF THE MID DEVON WALKING FESTIVAL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5 miles
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RIVERSIDE AND COUNTRY WALK – PART OF THE MID DEVON WALKING FESTIVAL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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BICKLEIGH-CADELEIGH-LITTLE SILVER. PART OF THE MID DEVON WALKING FESTIVAL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
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SHORT WALK - TROLLING AROUND TROWLESWORTHY.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
View to west of Tiverton

VIEWS OVER TIVERTON – PART OF THE MID DEVON WALKING FESTIVAL

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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TWO CASTLES AND NUMEROUS INNS.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
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THE SPINSTER’S ROCK

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.0 miles
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FROM THE COAST TO THE DART AND BACK

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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AN AMPHITHEATRE, THREE GARDENS, A LADDER, A POETESS, A CRESCENT, AND THE COTTAGES ORNÉ OF SIDMOUTH

Start:

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.5 miles
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LEAVING LIME STREET - HEADING FOR ‘THE OTHER CRANBROOK’

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5 miles
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ANYONE FOR CRAB SANDWICHES?

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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BELSTONE - A TRIP TO THE FIELD TELEPHONE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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NEW BRIDGE

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles

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
Register for an account for FREE