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Walk 2901 - Castle Drogo & Sharp Tor from Fingle Bridge

Nat Park   Dartmoor
County/Area   Devon
AuthorJohn Coombes
Length3.8 miles / 6.1 km
Ascent800 feet / 242 metres
Gradeeasy

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This Devon walk includes a beautiful section of the Teign Valley, Sharp Tor and a chance to visit Castle Drogo. The start is near Fingle Bridge in the northeastern corner of the Dartmoor National Park.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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Dartmoor
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