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South Hams
Harford

Piles Copse

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Devon
South Hams
Harford

Piles Copse

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Piles Copse

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    Location: Harford, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    January 15, 2020

    Hiking

    Piles Copse is a magical place and rare living-link to prehistoric times. Hidden high on the wild and lonely moors, the ancient oak woodland is like something from a fairytale; crooked trees and rocks covered in brightly-coloured thick mosses and lichens. Piles Copse is one of only five ancient woodlands in Britain, along with nearby Black Tor Copse and Wistmans’ Wood, and Birkrigg and Keskadale in Cumbria. These ancient relics are understood to have survived the original upland clearances of prehistoric man.

    August 9, 2020

    Hiking

    you can't camp here at the moment, but you can swim and dangle your feet

    September 11, 2020

    Hiking

    relatively untouched small forest. perfect for a shady picnic after a hike in Dartmoor. Camping is possible, but not at the moment

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    Best Hikes to Piles Copse

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    1. Butterdon Hill Summit – Piles Copse loop from Ivybridge

    14.8km

    04:22

    410m

    410m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Long Stone, Piles Hill – Piles Copse loop from Harford

    8.75km

    02:34

    240m

    240m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Piles Copse – Harford Moor Gate loop from Harford

    6.91km

    02:04

    210m

    210m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Harford, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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