Highs and lows in Southern Dartmoor

Submitted by GaryShipp on 22 September 2007
 
(6 votes)
A circular, half-day low hills and fells (below 600m) walk in England starting at Ivybridge Station, Devon, about 10km (roughly 6 miles) long and . This beautiful circuit out of Ivybridge gives a taster of what Dartmoor has to offer its visitors. From stunning 360 degree views atop Butterdon Hill, to lower lying pastoral valleys via ancient settlements and mysterious standing stones. This is a place you will never forget. Start: Ivybridge Station, OS Grid: SX647566 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 305m (1002ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 652m (2141ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 347m (1139ft)
Max. Elevation: 360m (1181ft)

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OS Grid: SX646565
Start of the walk
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 1 OS Grid: SX640567
This long distance footpath travels all the way across Devon to Exmoor! Join it here for it's first challenge up the slopes of Butterdon Hill.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 2 OS Grid: SX645576
From this gate on you are able to decide on your route choice but I'd suggest heading to Dartmoors most southerly peak at Western Beacon.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: SX655586
Following the line of Boundary Stones from Western Beacon will take you to Butterdon Hill.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SX656599
Near to this spot are the sites of many antiquities to explore at your leaisure.
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 5 OS Grid: SX638594
The walk down from the heights will take you to this lovely little church nestling in the valley.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 6 OS Grid: SX630596
Explore if you have the time.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 7 OS Grid: SX630589
Follow close to the banks of this beautiful river back to Ivybridge.
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 8 OS Grid: SX635566
Take time to explore this lovely market town and reward yourself with some refreshment before heading back to the station!
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