Hembury Castle Hillfort – Buckfast Abbey loop from Buckfastleigh
Hembury Castle Hillfort – Buckfast Abbey loop from Buckfastleigh
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Hembury Castle Hillfort – Buckfast Abbey loop from Buckfastleigh
04:37
16.4km
330m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 7, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.70 km
Wooden Bridge in Dartmoor National Park
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2.56 km
Viewpoint at Hockmoor Head
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6.46 km
Holne Community Shop & Tea Room
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9.28 km
View of Shuttaford with Holne Moor in the Background
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10.3 km
Hembury Castle Hillfort
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11.7 km
Small waterfall on the River Dart
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12.9 km
Hockmoor Plantation
Forest
14.2 km
Buckfast Abbey
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16.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.07 km
6.04 km
2.00 km
1.40 km
845 m
Surfaces
7.68 km
3.12 km
2.56 km
1.42 km
1.40 km
181 m
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Elevation
Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Thursday 7 May
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