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A Hole In One - Walk

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Distance: 9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End point: Grey Wethers, nr Chagford

Climb the slopes above a lovely reservoir and head out on a trail linking two 5,000-years-old stone circles. The Grey Wethers Stone Circles were created for the ritual worship of sun, moon and stars, and possibly align with them to time the seasons. They were reputedly sold by an enterprising farmer, one damp and misty night, to a stranger who thought they were a flock of sheep. The majestic Scorhill Stone Circle lies close to a tolmen (or 'holed') stone, said to cure sufferers from rheumatism or whooping cough.

This walk is suitable for active family groups ans is mainly on good paths and open moorland. Please keep dogs on leads over the moorland.

Relevant maps/guides: O.S. Explorer OL28.
Facilities along route: There is a public toilet near the main car park.
Theme: Moorland, Country
Special Interest: Archaeological, Nature, Historical
Area: Dartmoor National Park

Road Directions

Car Parking available at Sandeman Bridge on Dartmoor.

Public Transport Directions

Closest bus service is Transmoor Link 82, weekend only between Exeter and Plymouth and passing the Warren House Inn.

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