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Widecombe-Hamel Down Hike

Ridge top walk with dramatic views (8 miles)

The Hamel Down Ridge sweeps north just west of the pretty village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. From the village make for the Two Moors Way – pick up Ordnance Survey map OL 28; Dartmoor in local shops and check the way.

Once up on the ride you simply walk north amid broad views. You’ll also pass four separate prehistoric burial mounds, the 1854 Hamel Down Cross and WWII anti-glider poles.

After 3 miles the ridge ends with views down onto Grimspound. This massive Bronze Age enclosure contains the remains of more than a dozen prehistoric homes.

After descending to explore it, you just turn around and retrace your steps south. Back in Widecombe, the Rugglestone Inn is the place to refuel.

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Trail head Village green, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. TQ13 7TA (this entry’s map location)

Route Info twoblondeswalking.com

Dartmoor Walks

Images by Arwen_7, Tony Hirtenstein