Holne and Combestone Tor Run
I am a pretty useless runner, but I try to get out several times a week. Since this really is the most beautiful constituency in Britain, during the campaign I will be posting a series of short runs and cycles that showcase its variety. You can view maps of these runs which open in a separate new window. If you have any favourites to recommend, I would love to hear from you. I married a fitness junkie who has invested in a device to measure exactly where you have run, so there is sadly no opportunity to exaggerate the distance.
This run starts at the most northerly tor in the constituency, the stunningly beautiful Combestone Tor. Follow the road northwest from Venford reservoir and park in the carpark across from the tor (grid ref 670 718) Head south towards Holne Moor until you reach the old tin workings. Once past these, head east on Sandy Way. Head back towards the lovely Venford reservoir at the next tin workings, and try not to loose your trainers in the bog as I did on several occasions. At the road, head northwest across Venford dam and then back towards Combestone Tor, following the off road track where possible. 8km of glorious views and Dartmoor history.
Then I recommend heading back to Holne for hot mince pies with clotted cream and mulled wine at the village stores and tearoom and/or recovering from it all in the Church House Inn. It will be worth it.
