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Yealm Steps, a Dartmoor waterfall, and the old China Clay Works
This route leads out over open moorland, climbing to a high point with far-reaching views over south Devon.
Not far from where the River Yealm rises, it tumbles over a series of moorland rocks forming steps down the valley, and although still a young river, the water cascades over the rocks. During heavy rain, the runoff from the surrounding moorland awakens the stream to an impressive waterfall. The route back passes many Stone Age Settlements, Stone Row (optional), and the 'moonscape' of the now disused China Clay Works.
Shavercombe Falls, a Dartmoor Waterfall
Shavercombe Falls is a small but pretty waterfall at the head of a valley. This route up the River Plym passes many remnants from the past, often overlooked due to a lack of awareness, from the unusual landscape along the way to unusual place names.
Cadover, Ditsworthy Warren House, and Ringmoor Down
This is a walk up and along the river Plym, leading to Ditsworthy Warren House. A remote, now disused farm. The house was used during the filming of War Horse, a film directed by Steven Spielberg. Around the area, there is still evidence of old mine workings and Rabbit Warrens. Then walking across Ringmoor Down, across old field systems, and then onto Brisworthy Plantation, before meeting the country lanes back to the start.
Shaugh Bridge, Cadover, and The Old Pipe Track
Crossing the River Plym and climbing up through the woods to the top. At the top of the rocky outcrop, see the far-reaching views of Plymouth Sound, passing through stone circle clusters, and a waymark cross. Crossing the river again at Cadover, then following the old 'Pipe Track' back down to Shaugh Bridge.
Cornwood area, China clay works
Amazing views over the China clay works, mica pits, and views across to Plymouth sound in one direction and moorland in the other.
Burrator Reservoir
A circular walk around Burrator Reservoir, through woodland trails, and up to Sheepstor Tor, the high point of the area, through some "Bluebell woods" (when in season).
Norsworthy Bridge to Down Tor
A walk up to Down Tor, with views over Burraton Reservoir, following a well-used trail up to the tor, and to be rewarded with the view, especially as the sun sets, reflecting off the water.
Although this walk leads up to the top of the tor, there are opportunities to go off route to head north, down the hill to the river, and then follow that downstream to the start.
Norsworthy, Down Tor, and Cuckoo Rock
Norsworthy Bridge at the end of Burrator Reservoir has many moorland walks leading off. This walk leads up to Down Tor, and then walking on to the Down Tor Cairns, Stone Row, Stone Age Enclosure, and the Menhir, before leading to Combshead Tor and Cuckoo Rock. The trail then leads down to a forestry track, which leads back to the start.
Norsworthy Bridge, Older Bridge, Eylesbarrow Tin Mine (disused)
Burrator Reservoir, on the Western fringes of Dartmoor National Park, is a local beauty spot in itself, which has many guided routes through the trees and water line. This walk follows a well-defined track up onto the higher moors, then makes its way back on another well-defined path, through the village of Sheepstor, and finally follows the lane around the Reservoir, passing many interesting artifacts along the way to see and wonder.
From Cornwood via Quarry lake and East Rook Gate
Varied walk including ancient forest, a Quarry lake and open moorland. Fabulous views across to Plymouth Sound.
Cornwood, Hangar Down, Blachford
Varied walk starting and ending in Cornwood Square. Some road but open moorland, farmland and walled footpaths.
Cornwood via Dendles Wood, High House Waste, East Rook Gate
Mixed road and moorland walk taking in beautiful ancient oak woodland and high moorland views.
Cornwood, Hall Cross, Moor Cross
Circular walk from Cornwood, some on roads, skirting the Western edge of Hangar Down.
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