Follow That Tram - Walk

Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End point: Shipley Bridge (Grid Ref: SX682630).

Climb from a 5,000 year old Neolithic tomb on Dartmoor to an ancient cross near the top of a ridge. There's no need to rush to catch the train up to Redlake Tramway - 'Puffing Billy', which hauled men and materials in trucks to the Red Lake China clay works, ran out of steam in the 1930s and now the line provides a gentle, scenic path into the South Moor as part of the Two Moors way.

The return follows the path of horse-drawn wagons that carried peat to Shipley Bridge along the 19th century Zeal Tramway.

Theme: Moorland, Heritage,
Special Interest: Archaeological, Nature, Historical, Wildlife,
Area: Dartmoor National Park, South Devon - South Hams.

Relevant maps/guides: O.S. Explorer OL28, Landranger 202.
Facilities along route: Pubs and tea shops in South Brent.
Other information: This route should be suitable for all the family.
The route is mainly footpaths and tracks, but starting with about 600m of country lane. There are no stiles.
This route should take roughly 5 - 6 hours or the average walker.