A pleasant walk widely around the reservoir followed by a steep climb and open moor.

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Overview

Leaving the car park we will circuit part of Venford before heading to Horne’s Cross. From there we’ll make our way to Combestone Tor and then follow the leat with views over the Dart Valley. From Venford, again, we’ll head for Bench Tor. We’ll work our way south to Great Combe and find the steep Michelcombe to Holne Moor returning via tin workings and Horne’s Cross.

Saturday, 3 August 2024

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

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 140m / 459ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 68799 70801
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 7SS
what3words:: then.defenders.slamming

Start time:: 9:30 am

This is the further of the two car parks from Tavistock i.e across the dam.

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