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Tavistock Group

We are the Tavistock Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 quarterly 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

Overview

This is Part 1 of a linear walk taking place in three stages westbound.

Parking on the old A30 just below the turning into Bridestowe.

Catching the 306 bus from Bridestowe to Okehampton at 0958 - please arrive by 9.40 (remember to bring your bus pass otherwise £2).

This route mainly follows the West Devon Way including stretches of road, woodland track, fields and open moorland with parts that can be muddy after rain. Starting at the entrance to the Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton, we follow the Okement River, cross the golf course, pass Meldon Farm then onto the moor. At Sourton the two trails diverge and here we make our way to Bridestowe across farmland and lanes with a number of stiles towards the end.

Please contact walk leaders to book in. Car share from Pixon Lane can be arranged but the walks leaders will not be there.

 

Saturday, 15 June 2024
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 51519 89660
Nearest postcode:
EX20 4EP
what3words:
wrenching.enacted.divide
Start time:
9:40 am

Old A30 just off turning into Bridestowe

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SX 51513 89657
Nearest postcode:
EX20 4EP
what3words:
protected.building.scribbled
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

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 quarterly 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