Start Point Widecombe in the Moor
Distance 10.5 miles
Time 4.5 hours
Guiness Enjoyment rating 9
The walk starts at Widecombe in the Moor. In the height of summer there can be dozens of tourists enjoying the tea rooms and gift shops but today scarely a soul to be seen.
Its an arduous climb for the first half a mile but worth it for the views back over
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The stretch of walking is one of of my (and Guiness's) faves on the whole moor - long, flat, dry and excellent ball throwing territory.
It eventually takes you passed 'Grimspound' and Hookney Tor before you veer north easterly through the heathers to reach West Combe. Heading south through farmland you'll reach Heathercombe Woods and a delightful cottage.
After the woods is an excellent spot for a picnic at Natsworthy. As I walked through the woods toward Natsworthy I said a prayer to the almighty that the clouds would miraculously vanish to give me wall to wall blue skies whilst I had my lunch. And they did and here's the evidence. Where are those non believers now eh?
The rest of the walk is mainly on roads but take a detour to scrape by Honeybag and Chinkwell Tors before reaching Bonehill Rocks.
From here just a short stroll down the lane to the start.
