Abbot's Way

Buckfastleigh, Devon

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The Abbot's Way crosses the remote high ground of southern Dartmoor and is said to have linked the medieval abbeys of Buckfast, Buckland and Tavistock, though the exact line is debated. There is little waymarking and few landmarks, so it is a serious open-moorland walk best attempted with map, compass and settled weather.

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About 35.3 km
Starts near Buckfastleigh, Devon
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These routes are provided in good faith as a guide only. Dartmoor is open, largely unwaymarked country where weather and visibility change quickly. Parts of the moor lie within the military firing ranges (Okehampton, Merrivale and Willsworthy), where live firing happens on published dates, so always check the firing times before you set out. Our GPX files show the line of the route but may not include turn-by-turn waypoints, so carry the relevant OS map and a compass and know how to use them. You are responsible for your own safety and for checking access, tides and river crossings on the day. Our Dartmoor accepts no liability for loss, injury or inconvenience arising from use of these routes. Dartmoor firing times · Safety advice · Dartmoor Rescue

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