It's worth a brief stroll around these ancient ruins. While perhaps less impressive than nearby Grimspound, they are less well-known and, therefore, less busy.

Gareth

June 5, 2020

Hiking

This is basically a what's left of some buildings in someone's back garden.

Dan Hobson

April 13, 2022

Mountain biking

It is definitely worth having a stroll around these ancient ruins. While perhaps less impressive than nearby Grimspound, they are less well-known and, therefore, less busy.

Today Challacombe is well known for the farm's rewilding efforts.

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1. Birch Tor – Hameldown Tor loop from Warren House Inn

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2. Birch Tor – Hameldown Tor loop from Bennett's Cross

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3. Hookney Tor – Birch Tor loop from East Webburn River

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Location: Manaton, Teignbridge, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Challacombe Medieval Hamlet

1. Birch Tor – Hameldown Tor loop from Warren House Inn

2. Birch Tor – Hameldown Tor loop from Bennett's Cross

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