 | Best Devon Walks |
| | Best Devon Walks |
| Best Bowermans Nose Walks |
| 2 TOP Walks |
| Walk 1 | Bowerman's Nose |
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| 2 miles (50 mins) | |
| 4000+ steps | |
| Walk 2 | Hound Tor & Bowermans Nose |
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| 4.4 miles (1h 50) | |
| 8800+ steps | |
| Nearby |
Legend has it that Bowerman, a huntsman, and his hounds were turned to stone by witches as a punishment for disturbing their peace.
The scenery is both breathtaking and magical !
 | Bowerman's Nose Hound Tor |
 | Small Car Park |
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 | Please note : Car Park can be full during the weekend! |
| Walk 1 Bowerman's Nose (2 miles) |
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 | Start : Car Park SX740792 |
A short and pleasant walk to explore the dramatic landscape around Bowerman's Nose, a stack of weathered granite.
There is an option to visit the famous Kitty Jay's Grave following the yellow route - this adds an extra mile to the total journey.
In the 19th century, Kitty Jay , a young pregnant girl expelled from the community, was buried where she hung herself. Legend has it that bunches of flowers mysteriously appear on her grave.
The Walk
A From the small car park turn right onto a lane then at the next junction turn right and continue along the lane for half a mile then turn right onto a public bridleway.
B Continue along this path climbing steadily towards some rocks.
C Here turn left and head North West towards Bowermans Nose - there is no obvious path.
The 'nose' is on the west side of the tor.
In the distance looking west you can often see paragliders lifting off near Chinkwell Tor.
D Return the way you came back to the lane or take a shorter route - see map.
E To visit the famous Kitty Jay's Grave cross lane and continue on bridleway following the yellow route.
Map of Walk 1
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 | Walk 2 Hound Tor & Bowermans Nose (4.4 miles) |
Difficulty:
This delightful and varied walk follows public footpaths and bridleways ; apart from one steep climb it is not too strenuous and most of the paths are clearly defined - some between small rocks.
From the Car Park cross lane and follow a footpath towards Hounds Tor.
From here you descend to the site of a medieval village.called Hundaford. You can still see the outline of various buildings and their rooms.
It continues through a typical Dartmoor wood & after Leighon, a very picturesque hamlet, crosses a park like landscape to Southcott.
The route returns via a bridlepath to the dramatic site of Bowerman's nose.
Use the GPX file to follow route on your mobile or GPS device.
Map of Walk 2
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