Geo-Trips :: A circular walk from Widecombe in the Moor

Circular from Widecombe in the Moor

A walk from Widecombe in the Moor, Fri, 11 May 2012 by Graham Horn

The first day of a 3-day break on Dartmoor. We arrived at lunchtime and opted for a 7-mile walk to the north of Widecombe in the Moor, nothing too strenuous but taking in a couple of tors and some moorland as well as quiet lanes.

Bell Tor is lovely, and special.

We finished with a quick look around the village, before heading to our B&B near Ivybridge.

Click the blue circles to see a photograph taken from that spot and read further information about the location. The blue lines indicate the direction of view. There is also a slideshow of this trip. ( )

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SX7176 : Widecombe in the Moor by Graham Horn
Widecombe in the Moor
The lovely horse chestnut tree on the green to the north of the church.

SX7276 : East Webburn River by Graham Horn
East Webburn River
To the east of Widecombe in the Moor the river flows in this deep channel. The... more

SX7276 : Towards Northway by Graham Horn
Towards Northway
Northway Farm in the middle distance with Bonehill Down beyond.

SX7277 : Towards the East Webburn River by Graham Horn
Towards the East Webburn River
The river is in the trees to the left. Around is pasture land, with a view to the... more

SX7277 : Bonehill by Graham Horn
Bonehill
One of the delightful properties in this hamlet to the north-east of Widecombe in... more

SX7277 : For Sale by Graham Horn
For Sale
Desirable property in this delightful hamlet. Anybody?

SX7277 : For Sale by Graham Horn
For Sale
Another desirable property for sale in this delightful hamlet. Do you get a... more

SX7277 : Nice property, nice vehicle by Graham Horn
Nice property, nice vehicle
Everything about Bonehill is delightful, including the choice of vehicle.

SX7277 : Mother and foal by Graham Horn
Mother and foal
A Dartmoor pony mare stands over her foal. The foal is asleep, not dead. Sheep... more

SX7377 : Path to Bell Tor by Graham Horn
Path to Bell Tor
This is a quick way onto typical Dartmoor moorland from the road at Bonehill Down.... more

SX7377 : View from Bell Tor by Graham Horn
View from Bell Tor
This is a simple to reach typical Dartmoor tor from the road at Bonehill Down. We... more

SX7377 : Bell Tor by Graham Horn
Bell Tor
A simple to reach classic Dartmoor tor. A great place for lunch on our first... more

SX7278 : Towards Chinkwell Tor by Graham Horn
Towards Chinkwell Tor
We did not climb to the top. But I had to go far enough to record a personal... more

SX7377 : Cattle grid on Holwell Down by Graham Horn
Cattle grid on Holwell Down
A minor road runs north towards Hound Tor from the Widecombe to Haytor road. The... more

SX7478 : Hound Tor by Graham Horn
Hound Tor
An impressive sight through the prolific gorse. We weren't heading up there... more

SX7378 : Houndtor Down by Graham Horn
Houndtor Down
From the lane over Houndtor Down, looking towards Hound Tor which is in [[SX7478]]... more

SX7378 : Towards Hedge Barton by Graham Horn
Towards Hedge Barton
The north-eastern part of the square, dropping towards the East Webburn River... more

SX7379 : Sheep at Swallerton Gate by Graham Horn
Sheep at Swallerton Gate
The sheep wasn't trying to get out. Nor was it stuck. It was just having a good scratch.

SX7379 : Lane across Swine Down by Graham Horn
Lane across Swine Down
Access moorland to the left, enclosed pastures to the right, and Hound Tor... more

SX7379 : Jay's Grave by Graham Horn
Jay's Grave
Also known as Kitty Jay's Grave. There are many conflicting stories regarding... more

SX7379 : Bridleway towards Jay's Grave by Graham Horn
Bridleway towards Jay's Grave
This bridleway from Natsworthy Moor, meets a minor road here, at Jay's Grave, also... more

SX7279 : View towards Honeybag Tor by Graham Horn
View towards Honeybag Tor
Honeybag Tor [[SX7278]] is in the distance. In this square is sheep pasture, in... more

SX7279 : View towards Honeybag Tor by Graham Horn
View towards Honeybag Tor
Honeybag Tor is in the distance in [[SX7278]]. In this square, beyond the dry... more

SX7280 : End of the bridleway by Graham Horn
End of the bridleway
This bridleway comes out onto a lane here, in a lovely setting near the East... more

SX7280 : Bridleway to Hameldown Tor by Graham Horn
Bridleway to Hameldown Tor
Crossing the East Webburn River, this bridleway then makes its way out of the... more

SX7280 : Boundary stone by Graham Horn
Boundary stone
One side of a boundary stone, adjacent to the East Webburn valley road. This side... more

SX7280 : Boundary stone by Graham Horn
Boundary stone
One side of a boundary stone, adjacent to the East Webburn valley road. This side... more

SX7179 : On Hamel Down by Graham Horn
On Hamel Down
There is a path marked from the road at Natsworthy Manor along the eastern flank... more

SX7179 : Overlooking Natsworthy by Graham Horn
Overlooking Natsworthy
From a path marked on the map on the eastern flank of Hamel Down. We're not... more

SX7179 : Structure at Natsworthy by Graham Horn
Structure at Natsworthy
I've had a look at an enlarged image and I'm still not sure what it is. I think... more

SX7179 : Eastern flank of Hamel Down by Graham Horn
Eastern flank of Hamel Down
There is a path marked along here, but although we are on a track we are not... more

SX7179 : Across to Honeybag Tor by Graham Horn
Across to Honeybag Tor
On the far side of the East Webburn valley are (l-r) Honeybag Tor and Chinkwell... more

SX7178 : Above the East Webburn by Graham Horn
Above the East Webburn
We are, approximately, on the path marked on the east flank of Hamel Down,... more

SX7177 : Gateway to the moor by Graham Horn
Gateway to the moor
One of the entry points to the access land of Hamel Down.

SX7177 : Path at Kingshead by Graham Horn
Path at Kingshead
Looking at the map, the path clearly used to go through the farm. Now there is a... more

SX7177 : Above Widecombe by Graham Horn
Above Widecombe
Pasture at Kingshead Farm, with a great view down to the church at Widecome in the Moor.

SX7177 : Footpath towards Widecombe by Graham Horn
Footpath towards Widecombe
The church tower is an feature to aim for, although the farm track makes it pretty... more

SX7176 : Brook Lane Cottages by Graham Horn
Brook Lane Cottages
A row of cottages in Widecombe, opposite the church. The road works barriers were... more

SX7176 : Centre of Widecombe by Graham Horn
Centre of Widecombe
The church dominates the scene around the village green.

SX7176 : Behind the church by Graham Horn
Behind the church
Former barns behind the church are now used as a visitor information centre.

SX7176 : Information in the church by Graham Horn
Information in the church
I was intrigued by this plan from 1815 showing the layout of the box pews within... more

SX7176 : Ponies at Widecombe by Graham Horn
Ponies at Widecombe
This mare was close by her foal, who was resting, but was not concerned by all the... more

SX7176 : Boys will be boys by Graham Horn
Boys will be boys
One of a party of French children decided he would like to approach the ponies... more

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