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Along the Granite Way from Sourton to Bearslake - Alternative/loop route from Stage 2
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WalkDescription
Along the Granite Way from Sourton to Bearslake - Alternative/loop route from Stage 2 This loop or alternative route from Sourton to Bearslake follows the Granite Way for around 1 mile. This route can be used at the start of Stage 2 of the West Devon Way to avoid having to cross a number of stiles at field boundaries on the main route. The route is flat as far as the impressive Lake Viaduct, with one steep descent from the Viaduct.
Walk Waypoints
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From Sourton, take the track opposite the pub and follow it uphill towards the church. Turn left and descend to the cycle path. Turn right under the bridge and follow the track for just over one mile.
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2
Follow the track through two swing gates. The 230m of track between these gates is a Right of Way on Bank Holidays and during August, at other times access is by permission of the landowner. If these gates are locked please retrace your steps and rejoin the main West Devon Way route.
- 3 After Lake Viaduct turn left down a steep tarmac track to cross a footbridge. Follow the path and turn left through a gate before passing below Lake Viaduct. Follow the track, and cross a footbridge before continuing along the track to the main road.
- 4 To rejoin the West Devon Way, cross the main road, and ascend the lane for some 200m before turning left to descend along a West Devon Way waymarked track 35m before a T junction.
