Guided walks
Whitehorse Hill Bronze Age Burial
A circular walk to the remote Bronze Age cist – a stone grave – recently excavated to reveal exquisite contents preserved in peat for millenia.
The cist was spotted when the peat it had been buried in eroded, as a result of historic peat cutting. Dartmoor’s degraded peatlands are now being restored and we can inspect some of this work en route.
This is a fairly challenging walk made worthwhile by the remote peatland beauty of Whitehorse Hill, the stone rows and other prehistoric monuments we pass, and, if we are blest with fine weather, stunning views across the north moor.
“Magnificent hike...It was a real thrill to see the site of the Whitehorse Hill cist, which I had wanted to see for years...Thank you again for such a marvellous day on the moor.”
— Mike Stannard
Information
Date
Thursday 8 August
Time
9am — 5pm
Start point
Batworthy on the Moor TQ13 8EU, near Chagford. Grid ref: SX662866. What3Words: ///dwarves.songbook.rewarding. There is limited parking at the end of the public road, where we will meet. There is plenty more space for parking a minute’s walk back down the road.
Distance
11 miles
Walk difficulty
Fairly strenuous. The ground is uneven and boggy in places with patches of tussocky grass and a couple of narrow streams to cross.
Equipment
Come prepared for all weathers, with waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, warm layers, sunhat, walking boots, packed lunch and snacks.
Children
Suitable for 16 years and over; must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Dogs
No
Maximum group number
12
