A great walk to open moorland hilltops.
Distance: 7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Ascent: 381 metres
Route grade: 51 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 3h 45m to 6h
Starting point: YHA Okehampton
Grid reference: SX 592 944
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End point: Circular, to YHA Okehampton
Region: South West of England
Type of walk: Hill, Moorland, Old train line
National Parks & National Landscapes: Dartmoor National Park
Trails and Ways: Dartmoor Way, Tarka Trail
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Toilets: No
Food and Drink: Pub/s nearby
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL28) Dartmoor