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    Hikes/United Kingdom/England/Dartmoor National Park

    Belstone and River Taw Circular Walk

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    Easy
    Duration
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    0.5-1h
    Distance
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    2.6 km
    Elevation
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    80 m
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    Walking the Belstone and River Taw Circular Trail is a laidback adventure that will take you through a quiet riverside setting along the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. While out on the walk, you will meander along the scenic River Taw as it leads you through a wooded valley. Don’t forget to pop into The Tors Inn next to the trailhead for some post-walk drinks.

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    Route Description for Belstone and River Taw Circular Walk

    While it is only a short trek, the Belstone and River Taw Circular Walk offers a nice mixture of easy to navigate pathways and scenic views that can be enjoyed by walkers of every age and skill level. The trail sets out from the village of Belstone and leads you to the southeast to enter the wooded valley along the River Taw. Continue along the winding riverbank to the east, where you will eventually cross over the water and make your return along the opposite side of the river.

    Getting to the Belstone and River Taw Circular Walk Trailhead

    To reach the trailhead for the Belstone and River Taw Circular Walk from the National Trust Finch Foundry in Sticklepath, drive west for 2.3 km and turn left to continue on for 1.3 km. At this point, keep straight for another 110 m to arrive at the car park.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      March-October

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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