Short walk: Bovey Valley and Shap Tor

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Overview

Route: disused Moretonhampstead railway line, Hatherleigh, Hawkmoor, Shaptor Rock, Lower Bowden. Walk is through woods and field paths, with some minor roads. There are two climbs and a couple of stiles. Hopefully, the bluebells will be out.

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Meeting time:: 9:20 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Info for car sharing: distance to start 12 miles; petrol contribution £2.

Dogs on short leads only, please.

Toilets at start / finish.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SX 93652 74204
Nearest postcode:: TQ14 8QP
what3words:: boat.trifling.premature

Meeting time:: 9:20 am

Meet at Higher Buckeridge Road for car sharing. Depart within 10 minutes.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 81420 78196
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 9AF
what3words:: requires.emeralds.fattening

Start time:: 10:15 am

Station Road car park, Bovey Tracey. Parking charges apply.

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