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Buckfast Abbey
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Location: Buckfastleigh, Teignbridge, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom
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November 16, 2020
Hiking
The abbey is a working Benedictine monastery and, amazingly, is self-sufficient with a small farm and a shop. This is also home to Buckfast Tonic Wine, a unique alcoholic drink with considerable caffeine.
The abbey is well worth visiting as it has an impressive collection of buildings and is set in lovely grounds.
August 15, 2017
Hiking
The monastery was founded in 1018 by Lord Aylward in the Valley …
•November 8, 2021
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Best Hikes to Buckfast Abbey
3
hikers
11.8km
03:21
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.0
(7)
54
hikers
10.5km
02:54
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(5)
19
hikers
6.38km
01:46
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 40 m
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Location: Buckfastleigh, Teignbridge, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom