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.
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Widecombe in the Moor
The lovely horse chestnut tree on the green to the north of the church.
East Webburn River
To the east of Widecombe in the Moor the river flows in this deep channel. The... more
Towards Northway
Northway Farm in the middle distance with Bonehill Down beyond.
Towards the East Webburn River
The river is in the trees to the left. Around is pasture land, with a view to the... more
Bonehill
One of the delightful properties in this hamlet to the north-east of Widecombe in... more
For Sale
Desirable property in this delightful hamlet. Anybody?
For Sale
Another desirable property for sale in this delightful hamlet. Do you get a... more
Nice property, nice vehicle
Everything about Bonehill is delightful, including the choice of vehicle.
Mother and foal
A Dartmoor pony mare stands over her foal. The foal is asleep, not dead. Sheep... more
Path to Bell Tor
This is a quick way onto typical Dartmoor moorland from the road at Bonehill Down.... more
View from Bell Tor
This is a simple to reach typical Dartmoor tor from the road at Bonehill Down. We... more
Bell Tor
A simple to reach classic Dartmoor tor. A great place for lunch on our first... more
Towards Chinkwell Tor
We did not climb to the top. But I had to go far enough to record a personal... more
Cattle grid on Holwell Down
A minor road runs north towards Hound Tor from the Widecombe to Haytor road. The... more
Hound Tor
An impressive sight through the prolific gorse. We weren't heading up there... more
Houndtor Down
From the lane over Houndtor Down, looking towards Hound Tor which is in [[SX7478]]... more
Towards Hedge Barton
The north-eastern part of the square, dropping towards the East Webburn River... more
Sheep at Swallerton Gate
The sheep wasn't trying to get out. Nor was it stuck. It was just having a good scratch.
Lane across Swine Down
Access moorland to the left, enclosed pastures to the right, and Hound Tor... more
Jay's Grave
Also known as Kitty Jay's Grave. There are many conflicting stories regarding... more
Bridleway towards Jay's Grave
This bridleway from Natsworthy Moor, meets a minor road here, at Jay's Grave, also... more
View towards Honeybag Tor
Honeybag Tor [[SX7278]] is in the distance. In this square is sheep pasture, in... more
View towards Honeybag Tor
Honeybag Tor is in the distance in [[SX7278]]. In this square, beyond the dry... more
End of the bridleway
This bridleway comes out onto a lane here, in a lovely setting near the East... more
Bridleway to Hameldown Tor
Crossing the East Webburn River, this bridleway then makes its way out of the... more
Boundary stone
One side of a boundary stone, adjacent to the East Webburn valley road. This side... more
Boundary stone
One side of a boundary stone, adjacent to the East Webburn valley road. This side... more
On Hamel Down
There is a path marked from the road at Natsworthy Manor along the eastern flank... more
Overlooking Natsworthy
From a path marked on the map on the eastern flank of Hamel Down. We're not... more
Structure at Natsworthy
I've had a look at an enlarged image and I'm still not sure what it is. I think... more
Eastern flank of Hamel Down
There is a path marked along here, but although we are on a track we are not... more
Across to Honeybag Tor
On the far side of the East Webburn valley are (l-r) Honeybag Tor and Chinkwell... more
Above the East Webburn
We are, approximately, on the path marked on the east flank of Hamel Down,... more
Gateway to the moor
One of the entry points to the access land of Hamel Down.
Path at Kingshead
Looking at the map, the path clearly used to go through the farm. Now there is a... more
Above Widecombe
Pasture at Kingshead Farm, with a great view down to the church at Widecome in the Moor.
Footpath towards Widecombe
The church tower is an feature to aim for, although the farm track makes it pretty... more
Brook Lane Cottages
A row of cottages in Widecombe, opposite the church. The road works barriers were... more
Centre of Widecombe
The church dominates the scene around the village green.
Behind the church
Former barns behind the church are now used as a visitor information centre.
Information in the church
I was intrigued by this plan from 1815 showing the layout of the box pews within... more
Ponies at Widecombe
This mare was close by her foal, who was resting, but was not concerned by all the... more
Boys will be boys
One of a party of French children decided he would like to approach the ponies... more
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