Buckfast Abbey – Hembury Castle Hillfort loop from Buckfastleigh
Buckfast Abbey – Hembury Castle Hillfort loop from Buckfastleigh
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Buckfast Abbey – Hembury Castle Hillfort loop from Buckfastleigh
02:54
10.5km
180m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
289 m
Buckfast Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
1.64 km
Town Center Stroll
Highlight (Segment) • Settlement
4.44 km
View of Shuttaford with Holne Moor in the Background
Highlight • Natural
5.47 km
Hembury Castle Hillfort
Highlight • Viewpoint
It is …
Tip by
7.91 km
Small waterfall on the River Dart
Highlight • River
Tip by
10.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.47 km
2.05 km
1.72 km
1.30 km
Surfaces
3.93 km
3.06 km
2.42 km
605 m
305 m
217 m
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