Short Walk: Grimspound the Scenic Way
Shapley Common, Shapley Tor, Hookney Tor, Grimspound and return. The walk will explore the Bronze Age settlement of Grimspound, with many hut circles and a mystery cross. We will probably visit a pub/café after the walk.
Start time: 10:00am
End time: 1:30pm
Distance: 4 miles, moderate
Meet: Shapley Tor Car Park, Grid Ref: SX 698 834, W3W: darts.nagging.trackers
Contact: John Howell (john.owl@btopenworld.com)
Dogs welcome on short leads. This walk is free but pre-booking is essential. Please book with John Howell for the walk and please state if interested in food afterwards. In association with Exeter Group Ramblers.
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