ROUTE STATS

Distance 11.8km (7½ miles) Total ascent 300m Time 4 hours Start/finish New Bridge, part way between Ashburton and Dartmeet (SX711709) Nearest town Ashburton

Terrain Footpaths, tracks and quiet lanes. One steep ascent, two steep descents

Map OS Explorer (1:25,000) OL28, OS Landrangers (1:50,000) 191 or 202, Harvey BMM (1:40,000) Dartmoor Accommodation Lowertown Farm B&B, 01364 631034, www.lowertown farmdartmoor.co.uk Cockingford Farm campsite,

01364 621258, Gages Mill Guest House, 01364 652391, www.gagesmill.co.uk Public transport None to start Guidebook Dartmoor Pub Walks, by Robert Hesketh

Tourist info Ashburton Information Centre, 01364 653426

Best pub Tavistock Inn (point 8), 01364 631251