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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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395 m
Distance
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10.8 km
Duration
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3-4h
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Widgery Cross Circuit

Widgery Cross Circuit
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The Widgery Cross Circuit is a fun walking route with a few elevation gains that will provide lovely views of the surrounding Dartmoor landscape. While out on the trail, you will climb up the hillside to traverse the summits of Brat Tor and Great Links Tor, before crossing over the River Lyd and following it back to the trailhead. This is an excellent route for beginner walkers to experience the terrain of Dartmoor and test out longer distances.

Route Description for Widgery Cross Circuit

Walking the Widgery Cross Circuit is a great adventure near Lydford that will take you across several rugged tors set in the wonderful, yet barren landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Although there are some ups and downs along the route, it is well suited for a fun family excursion - so long as you wear the proper footwear! Setting out from the car park, you will descend the hillside to the southeast to meet up with the river Lyd, following along its banks to the north until you arrive at a crossing. From here, make your way east to climb the hillside, eventually traversing the rocky summits of Brat Tor and Great Links Tor. From here, you will descend the hillside to the northwest and cross back over the river, following the trail to the southwest that runs along the water’s edge, eventually bringing you back to the trailhead.

Getting to the Widgery Cross Circuit Trailhead

To reach the trailhead for the Widgery Cross Circuit from Tavistock, drive east for 7.5mi along Mount Tavy Road/A386 and turn right onto School Road. Follow this for 0.1mi and turn right to arrive at the car park.

Route Information

  • When to do:

    Year-Round

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    Fox and Hounds Campsite

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Circuit

Widgery Cross Circuit Elevation Graph

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