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Description
NOTE. This site shares part of the same location and passes under Drake's Trail Yelverton to Grenofen Tunnel (see separate entry), but has a different starting point.
The River Walkham rises on Dartmoor and passes through Horrabridge, eventually joining the River Tavy further downstream, at Horrabridge it goes through woodland all the way to the River Tamar. Having very similar species as Drake's Trail you can also expect to add Оляпка, Большой крохаль, Черноголовый чекан, Черноголовая гаичка, Серая славка and Горная трясогузка. As well as following the river through woodland the return takes you past more open moorland/grassland with Gorse (Ulex) and woodland edges, the walk passes under both Gem Bridge and Magpie Bridge (press STARS on map).
Details
Access
The A386 main road from Tavistock (to the North West) and Plymouth (to the South). From Plymouth leave Northwards on A386 signed Tavistock, at village of Yelverton get in Left hand lane and at roundabout take first exit signed Tavistock A386. Pass through village of Horrabridge, on passing Road Narrows - Oncoming Vehicles In Middle Of Road sign, turn Left into car park signed Drake's Trail. From Tavistock leave on A386 signed Plymouth, continue on A386, on passing Road Narrows - Oncoming Vehicles In Middle Of Road sign (wooded area), pass over narrow Bedford Bridge, turn first Right (unsigned from this direction) into Drake's Trail car park.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Grassland , Moors/heathland , Valley , River , City/villageConditions
Flat , Wet , Slippery , Open landscape , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration , SummerRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The circular walk indicated on the map is about 4,5 km long.