A Ramble through Cornwall - Day 1 - Lands End to Penzance John Downs
Describes the first day of a 10-day walk through Cornwall from Lands End to Launceston in easy 9-mile stages on minor roads and footpaths. This walk on Day 1 was from Lands End to Penzance.
A Ramble through Cornwall - Day 8 - Bodmin to St Neot John Downs
A short (7 mile) walk from the outskirts of Bodmin east to St Neot, skirting the southern border of Bodmin Moor. Mostly walking in fog on this particular day
This document provides directions and a map for a medium length walking route around Bilsdale in the United Kingdom. The walk is mostly through fields and follows waymarked gates. There are fine views of the surrounding countryside and Bilsdale transmitter tower. The walk starts and finishes in the small village of Fangdale Beck, where cars can be parked near a small wooden bridge. Detailed directions and a map guide hikers along the route through farms, forests, fields and moorland.
This walk summary describes a 2 hour circular route starting and ending in Rosedale Abbey village in North Yorkshire, England. The first half of the walk follows a stream upstream through meadows, enjoying the sound of the water. The second half is open moor walking, climbing uphill onto a track and bearing right to join a bigger moorland track back to the village. Parking is available in Rosedale Abbey village.
A Ramble Through Cornwall - Day 6 - St Stephen to Victoria (Bodmin) John Downs
Describes the 6th of a 10-day walk through Cornwall from Lands End to Launceston in easy 9-mile stages on minor roads and footpaths. This walk on Day 6 was from St Stephen to Victoria near Bodmin.
This document provides directions and a map for a 4.5 mile walk around the countryside near the village of Nunnington in England. The walk starts and ends at Nunnington Hall, a country house worth visiting. Along the route, there are beautiful views of the countryside and farms to see. The directions guide walkers along bridleways, tracks, lanes and fields, passing farms, a mill, and the river.
A Ramble through Cornwall - Day 3 - Townshend to Four Lanes John Downs
A description of Day 3 of a 10-day walk through Cornwall from Lands End to Launceston in easy 9 mile stages along minor roads and footpaths. The walk on Day 3 was from Townshend to Four Lanes
This document provides photographs and descriptions of the remains of Castle Maol on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The photographs show views of the castle from different angles, floor plans, reconstructed drawings, interior and exterior wall details, and windows. Captions provide explanations of architectural features and histories of the castle, which was built in the 13th century and has ruins remaining on top of a hill overlooking the sea.
1. This document provides directions for a 13 km hiking route called the Waterfall Creek Circuit near Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd in Australia.
2. The route follows a 4WD track upstream along Waterfall Creek for over 4 km with eight creek crossings, then turns right and climbs to a ridge top before descending to Chesters Rd.
3. After crossing Chesters Rd and the road again, the route follows fence lines, turns right and crosses two small gullies before continuing north and returning to Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd near Numinbah Hall.
This document presents information about Dun Ringill, a fortress of the Clan Mackinnon located on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It includes aerial photographs and scale model diagrams of the site along with reconstructed drawings of what the fortress may have looked like historically. The document also contains photographs of the current site and defenses as well as credits for the contributors.
The Cranbrook Access Options to new Rails TrailsTrails BC
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Dun Ara Castle is located on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. The document provides photographs and schematics of a 1:72 scale model of Dun Ara Castle along with site photographs of the castle ruins and surrounding landscape. Credit is given to Colin M. MacKinnon for the model design, layout, and photographs as well as to Andrew C. MacKinnon and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland for the site photographs and schematics.
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A Ramble through Cornwall - Day 5 - Truro to St Stephen John Downs
A description of Day 5 of a 10-day walk through Cornwall from Lands End to Launceston in easy 9-mile stages along minor roads and footpaths. The walk on Day 5 was from Truro to St Stephen
A Walk through Devon - Day 5 - Bondleigh Bridge to Morchard Bishop John Downs
Day 5 of an 8-day walk through Devon. An 8-mile walk from Bondleigh Bridge to Morchard Bishop on a route that could be used by Lands End to John O'Groats long distance walkers passing through the county
This document contains 8 photographs of the caves at Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands taken by Emily and Steven Cantler. The pictures show the caves and surrounding area on Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands.
Day 1 of a walk through Devon - From Launceston on the Cornwall /Devon border to Lewdown in Devon. The entire set of " A Walk through ..." walks currently covering the south-west of England from Lands End up into the Cotswolds could be used as a guide by Lands End-John O'Groats (LEJOG) walkers
Day 2 of a walk through Devon - From Lewdown to Bridestowe. The entire set of " A Walk through ..." walks currently covering the south-west of England from Lands End up into the Cotswolds could be used as a route guide by Lands End-John O'Groats (LEJOG) walkers
A Walk Through Devon - Day 6 - Morchard Bishop to Five Crosses John Downs
Day 6 of an 8-day walk through Devon. An 8-mile walk from Morchard Bishop to Five Crosses on a route that could be used by Lands End to John O'Groats long distance walkers passing through the county
This walk begins in the village of Runswick Bay on the Yorkshire coast. It passes through woodland and the village of Staithes, rewarding hikers with scenic coastal views. The walk involves some challenging climbs at the start in Runswick Bay and after leaving Staithes. Hikers should bring a walking stick as the woodland section can be muddy. The total walk provides amazing coastal views before returning to the starting point in Runswick Bay.
This document provides details for a series of five autumn walks organized by Walk Waterford in County Waterford, Ireland from October to November 2015. Each walk takes place on a Sunday at 2pm and provides the meeting place, trail details like distance and duration, and 3 highlights. Locations include Anne Valley Walk, Dungarvan Railway Track, Colligan Wood, Tramore Doneraile walk, and Dunmore East Wood Walk. Driving directions are given for getting to each meeting place. Walk Waterford aims to give people the chance to get active and enjoy the beautiful Waterford countryside through these guided walking events.
Things to do and see in Great Brak River, near Mossel Bay, in the Garden Route of South Africa
Dinge om te doen in Grootbrak, naby Mosselbaai in die Tuinroete van Suid Afrika
See also www.visitmosselbay.co.za
This summary describes a medium length walk along the cliffs near Saltburn, England. The 4 mile walk takes approximately 2 hours and follows the cliffs along the Cleveland Way before returning over the railway and cycle route back to the Ship Inn pub. Key points along the walk include stunning cliff edge views, a piece of art shaped as a ring with wildlife figures, crossing the railway twice, and reaching the highest point of Warsett Hill near the Triangulation Stone.
The document discusses route choices for hiking in the Cumbrian mountains of England. It provides details on three areas chosen as bases for hiking - Patterdale for the first two weeks to explore the Eastern and Far Eastern fells, Scales village for the third week for access to routes on Blencathra, and routes of varying difficulties ranging from easy lakeside walks to challenging ridge traverses. Maps, directions, and notes are given for over a dozen specific hiking routes throughout the document.
The document discusses route choices for hiking in the Cumbrian mountains of England. It provides details on three areas chosen as bases for hiking - Patterdale for the first two weeks to explore the Eastern Fells, Scales village for the third week for access to Blencathra, and rationale for each choice. It then outlines several hiking routes of varying difficulties, from easy to difficult, providing distance, time and ascent details for each. The routes cover areas such as Grisedale Valley, Helvellyn, Blencathra, Place Fell and others.
The document outlines the plans for an 8-man veteran team to walk from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise awareness and funds for veterans suffering from PTSD. They will attend the Army/Navy rugby match and carry the match ball throughout the walk. Over 26 days they will walk iconic trails such as the West Highland Way and South West Coast Path, beginning on May 1st and aiming to complete the 1026 mile journey by symbolic try at Land's End. The walk aims to improve veterans' wellbeing and fund PTSD treatment.
This walk guide summarizes a route called Cringle Moor near Middlesbrough, England. The walk is medium difficulty and takes about two hours to complete, featuring stunning views and a challenging ascent of Cringle Moor. Care is needed on the descent, which can be tricky when wet. The walk finishes at the Lordstones Café, where hikers can recharge with food and drinks. Driving directions are provided from Middlesbrough to the Lordstones car park starting point. A map outlines the route up Cringle Moor and back via bracken and wooded paths to complete the loop.
A walk from Land's End to Launceston, in easy 8- to 9- mile stages, on minor roads and footpaths. The walk on Day 7 was from Victoria Services to Cardinham Woods outside of Bodmin
This walk begins in the small fishing village of Staithes on the Yorkshire coast. It follows the Cleveland Way coastal path northeast along cliff tops with scenic ocean views, then turns inland through woodlands. After climbing initially out of the village, the path offers stunning coastal vistas before looping back to Staithes, passing former homes of historic figures like Captain Cook along the way.
This 4,500 square foot home in Whitefish features 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths. It takes advantage of incredible views of Whitefish Lake through large expanses of glass. The home incorporates Montana's natural materials like timber and stone and includes features like a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, hand-distressed walnut floors, and a massive great room fireplace.
This document provides walking directions for a medium length walk starting in Osmotherley, England. The walk climbs through woodland then descends through fields and bracken to Cod Beck Reservoir. Along the way, there is an optional detour to visit nearby Mount Grace Priory. Parking is available in Osmotherley village or along the road to Cod Beck Reservoir. Detailed directions are given for following public footpaths and tracks through woodland, fields, and bracken between the starting point and reservoir, then returning to Osmotherley village.
In May 2010, Philip Werner hiked coast-to-coast across Scotland as part of an annual, noncompetitive, event called The Great Outdoors Challenge (TGO Challenge). Philip planned his own cross-country route from the east coast to the west, a distance of 173 miles, backpacking through the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Participation in the TGO Challenge requires a high degree of competence in navigation, survival techniques, backcountry camping and hill walking. A maximum of 15 days is allowed for the crossing and entrants must have previous hill walking experience in Scotland, although exceptions are made for overseas participants. In this presentation, Philip describes his route planning process, including Scottish geography and climate, shares his experiences backpacking the route and participating in the TGO Challenge, and show gorgeous pictures of Scotland’s mountains, waterfalls, and landscape.
The document provides information about hiking and biking trails along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Canal Fulton and Bolivar, Ohio. It gives a brief history of the canal's construction from 1817 to 1832 and decline in the early 1900s. It then describes 13 trailheads along the route from north to south, providing details about each location's amenities, historical significance, and nearby points of interest related to the canal. It also notes a new trail connection under construction near Bolivar.
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SPE 24973 35 mm slides in Powerpoint .pptxJohn Downs
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Single cell protein (SCP) from methane and methanol - publications from Shell...John Downs
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SPE 199286 - Profiling the Production Performance of Five HPHT Gas Condensate...John Downs
1. The document discusses production performance from five high-pressure, high-temperature gas condensate wells in the Kvitebjorn Field in the Norwegian North Sea that were drilled and completed using cesium formate drilling fluids.
2. Logging data obtained using cesium formate brine showed improved reservoir quality, leading to a 33% increase in estimated hydrocarbon reserves. Actual cumulative production from the field has matched or exceeded revised reserve estimates.
3. Cumulative production from the initial five wells after 14 years is now higher than the original reserves projection for the entire field, demonstrating the benefits of using cesium formate fluids for drilling and completion.
SPE 145562 - Life Without Barite: Ten Years of Drilling Deep HPHT Gas Wells ...John Downs
The tradition of using barite to increase the weight of drilling fluids dates back to the early-1920’s and, while it has been of great benefit to the oil industry over the past 90 years, it has also caused some chronic and persistent well construction problems along the way. These problems, which are very familiar to drillers, include well control difficulties, stuck pipe incidents and formation damage.
The oil industry has known since the 1970’s that replacing barite with suitable non-damaging solutes in reservoir drill-in fluids is an effective way of reducing formation damage, simplifying operations and eliminating the need for expensive formation damage by-pass operations. The development of brine-based drill-in fluids opened up the opportunity to connect more effectively with hydrocarbon reserves by allowing the construction of long high-angle reservoir sections completed in open hole. Despite the advantages on offer, the industry was unable to exploit this novel technology in deep HPHT gas field developments until the mid- to late-1990’s when drill-in fluids based on potassium and cesium formate brine became available in commercial volumes.
Cesium formate brine was first used as a reservoir drilling fluid in the Huldra gas/condensate field in the North Sea in January 2001, and has now been used to drill a total of 29 deep HPHT gas wells. The information presented and reviewed in this paper confirms that the use of potassium and cesium formates as the sole weighting agents in reservoir drill-in fluids has enabled operators to enjoy the full economic benefits of creating low-skin open-hole completions in deep high-angle HPHT gas wells. The review also concludes that the use of these heavy formate brines as drill-in fluids over the past 10 years has facilitated the safe and efficient development of deep HPHT gas reserves by:
• Virtually eliminating well control and stuck pipe incidents
• Enabling the drilling of long high-angle HPHT wells with narrow drilling windows
• Typically reducing offshore HPHT well completion times by 30 days or more
• Improving the definition and visualization of the reservoirs
• Eliminating the need for clean-ups, stimulation treatments or any other form of post-drilling well intervention to remove formation damage caused by the drilling fluid
This has all been made possible by the operators’ acceptance and adoption of the award-winning Chemical Leasing (ChL) and fluid management programmes that form the basis of their contracts with the sole producer of cesium formate brine. The use of the ChL model has played an important role in reducing the unnecessary consumption of what is a very rare and valuable chemical resource
SPE 165151 - The Long-term Production Performance of Deep HPHT Gas Condensat...John Downs
Formate brines have been in use since 1995 as non-damaging drill-in and completion fluids for deep HPHT gas condensate field developments. The number of HPHT fields developed using formate brines now totals more than 40, and includes some of the deepest, hottest and highly-pressured reservoirs in the North Sea. The well completions have been both open-hole and cased-hole.
An expectation from using formate brines as reservoir drill-in and completion fluids is that they will cause minimal damage to the reservoir and help wells to deliver their full productive potential over the life-time of the field. The validity of this expectation has been tested by examining the long-term hydrocarbon production profiles of eight HPHT gas condensate fields in the North Sea where only formate brines have been used as the well completion fluids. In five of these fields the wells were drilled with oil-based muds and completed by perforating in cased hole with high-density formate brines. In another two of the fields the wells were drilled with formate brines and completed with screens entirely in open hole using the same brines. The last of the eight fields was drilled with formate brine and the wells were then completed with same fluid in either open hole or cased hole.
The results of the production analysis provide a unique insight into the impact of a single type of specialist drill-in and completion fluid on the rate of recovery of hydrocarbon reserves from deeply-buried reservoirs in the North Sea
This document summarizes the key findings of a study on the effects of different well construction fluids on rig time savings. The study analyzed 89 North Sea wells and found that switching from oil-based muds to cesium or potassium formate fluids can save up to 26 days of rig time. Specifically, using formate fluids for open-hole standalone sand screen completions can save over 3.5 weeks compared to cased and perforated completions using oil-based muds. Formate fluids also significantly reduce completion times for both well construction techniques and increase drilling rates of penetration compared to oil-based muds.
DMK chose potassium formate brines over invert oil-based muds for drilling long horizontal wells in the abrasive Montney shales. They experienced significant cost and time savings from increased drilling rates of penetration (ROP), longer bit life, improved wellbore cleaning, and lower equivalent circulating densities (ECDs). Operators saw ROP improvements of 30-50% and bit runs twice as long as with oil-based muds. Using solids-free potassium formate brine allowed excellent horizontal wellbore cleaning without cuttings beds forming and reduced circulating pressures.
Cesium formate brine has been used as a completion and perforation fluid in 15 wells across 11 high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) gas fields in the UK sector of the North Sea since 1999. It was first used in Shell's Shearwater field and then Total's Elgin/Franklin field, the world's largest HPHT field. Since then it has been used in 12 additional HPHT wells in various fields. Production rates from wells completed with cesium formate brine have ranged from 1.6 to 2.6 million cubic meters per day. Some individual wells have achieved over 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Thirteen years after its first use, cesium
Open-hole sand-control completions using expandable sand screens (ESS) offer advantages over traditional cased-hole completions including improved production rates and lower installation costs. The documents discusses several case studies where formate brines and ESS were used together, setting world records for longest, hottest, and deepest ESS installations. This included projects by Shell in the Brigantine field in the UK North Sea and by Saudi Aramco in the K-field in Saudi Arabia, improving well economics in both cases.
This document summarizes Cabot Specialty Fluids' (CSF) sustainable business model of leasing cesium formate brines and retaining ownership of the chemicals. This model encourages efficiency by charging clients based on time used rather than consumption. It also aligns incentives between CSF and clients to minimize waste. The model has proven successful, with CSF normally recovering 80-85% of leased brines. The document notes UNIDO's support for innovative concepts like CSF's model that reduce chemical consumption and waste. CSF was honored with a UNIDO award for its contributions to advancing chemical leasing programs.
The document discusses eco-efficiency analysis conducted by BASF to compare the eco-efficiency of formate brines and bromide brines. The analysis found that formate brines were significantly more eco-efficient than bromide brines. Formate brines scored better on costs, lower toxicity potential, and lower emissions. In particular, bromide brines produced large amounts of toxic waste that required special treatment. While formate brines required more salt overall, they offered a more sustainable solution for the scenario of completing a well in the North Sea. BASF concluded that formate brines were the most eco-efficient option based on both environmental and economic factors.
Tests conducted by the Department of Energy and TerraTek show that using cesium formate brine drilling fluid can increase rates of penetration (ROP) by up to 100% in deep, high-pressure wells compared to oil-based mud. Specifically, using a combination of 1.92 sg cesium formate brine and polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bits led to a 100% increase in ROP in Carthage marble and Mancos shale at pressures of 12,000-13,000 psi, simulating deep drilling conditions. The improved ROP is attributed to cesium formate brine's low viscosity and solid content, which increases drilling efficiency and aggressiveness of PDC
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Day 3 of a walk through Devon - Bridestowe to Okehampton
1. A WALK THROUGH DEVON
Launceston to Skilgate, in easy
8- to 10-mile stages, on minor roads and footpaths
John Downs with Indie
Day 3 of 8 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet – 8.86 miles (14.25 km)
OS Explorer Map OL28 &113
Devon - Day 3 1
Elevation gain 219 metres (718 ft)
Max elevation 296 metres (971 ft)
The view south from
the Granite Way on
the Meldon Viaduct
2. Day 3 - Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet
My pre-walk Plan
Devon - Day 3 2
WALK MILES DIRECTIONS
Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet
8.5 miles
OS Maps OL28 & 113
1.5 Take minor road east from Bridestowe to Lake on A 386.
Cross A 386 and take footpath up onto Granite way
5 Follow Granite Way north towards Okehampton. Join
Devonshire Heartland way near Okehampton station
2 Follow Devonshire Heartland way over East Okemont river
and north to B3260 and Stockley Hamlet
3. Day 3 - Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet
OS map detail for Bridestowe to Meldon leg of the walk
Devon - Day 3 3
4. Day 3 - Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet
OS map detail for Meldon to Stockley Hamlet leg of the walk
Devon - Day 3 4
5. Day 3 - Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet
Proceed eastwards from Bridestowe on a minor road to cross the A386 and join the Granite Way above Lake. Then follow
the Granite Way north-eastwards, following the north edge of Dartmoor, into Okehampton. Join the Devonshire Heartland
Way by Okehampton station and follow it over the East Okemont river before climbing up on a track and minor road to join
the A3260. Turn right and carry on up the A3260 to road turning left into an industrial estate (Higher Stockley Mead) at
Stockley Hamlet.
Devon - Day 3 5
6. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet- Overview of
route
An easy dog-friendly and mainly traffic-free walk with gentle gradients and most of the route on the level prepared surface
of the Granite Way. A long gradual climb for the first 2 hours from Bridestowe at 165 metres up to 296 meters near
Sourton. Then a gradual descent down to 200 metres altitude at East Okemont river outside Okehampton. A final short
climb up to the A 3260 and Stockley Hamlet at 229 metres. Good views west and north from the Granite way and south
from the Meldon Viaduct.
General Directions : 1st leg – 2.6 miles Head east on a minor road to cross the A386 and follow the Granite Way to
Sourton 2nd leg – 3.3 miles Follow the Granite Way north-east past Meldon and pass under the A30. 3rd leg - 3 miles
Follow the Granite Way into Okehampton and pick up the Devonshire Heartland Way near the station to cross the East
Okemont river. Then head north on a track and minor road to join the A 3260 and proceed east to Stockley Hamlet.
Devon - Day 3 6
7. Set off from Bridestowe at 11.22 on a dry cloudy day, 17oC. Starting altitude: 165 metres. Head east initially on minor road to
Lake on A 386 @ 1.1 miles and 218 metres altitude. Cross the A386 next to the Bearslake Inn and follow the footpath up
towards Dartmoor to join the Granite Way. Distance 1.63 miles so far and altitude 243 metres. Follow the Granite Way north to
pass Sourton village and church on left (2.64 miles travelled, 266 metres altitude, 1 hour 18 minutes elapsed time).
Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet - First leg from
Bridestowe to Sourton – 2.64 miles
Devon - Day 3 7
8. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet – First leg from
Bridestowe to Sourton – 2.64 miles
From left to right : On the road heading east from Bridestowe to Lake, with Dartmoor looming up ahead. Heading
down to Lake where we crossed the A386 by the Bearslake Inn. The stream running alongside the footpath up from
Lake to the Granite Way.
Devon - Day 3 8
9. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet – First leg from
Bridestowe to Sourton – 2.64 miles
Clockwise from left : A view of the northern edge of Dartmoor, looking east from the Granite Way. Coming up to a
viaduct on the Granite Way, before Sourton. The view west from the viaduct. Sourton Church from the Granite Way.
Devon - Day 3 9
10. Continue north-east on the Granite Way, passing the highest point (296 metres) of the walk at Sourton Down after 1 hour 53
minutes elapsed time (and 3.79 miles) from Bridestowe . Carry on along the Granite Way eastwards past Meldon, Meldon
Viaduct, Meldon Quarry and some railway sidings. Pass under the A30 on the Granite Way at altitude of 239 metres. Distance
travelled since start: 5.93 miles in 2 hours 58 minutes.
Day 3 - Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet– Second leg
from Sourton to the A30 – 3.3 miles
Devon - Day 3 10
11. Day 3 - Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet– Second leg from
Sourton to the A30 – 3.3 miles
Clockwise from left: View east towards Dartmoor from Granite Way near Sourton. View south from the Meldon Viaduct.
The railway sidings after the Viaduct. Railway carriage with Meldon Quarry in the background.
Devon - Day 3 11
12. Follow the Granite Way for another mile, crossing Tors Road in Okehampton and then turn right onto Parklands Road. After 100
metres turn left onto Station Road and cross the road immediately to enter the park (altitude 205 metres) just behind the railway
station , joining the Devonshire Heartlands Way. 7.24 miles walked so far, and elapsed time since start 3 hours 30 minutes.
Follow the DHW through the park, cross the East Okemont River and take the trackway north onto Fatherford Road. Turn right
on meeting the A 3260 and after 0.5 mile turn left into High Stockley Mead and an industrial park. Total elapsed walking time
was 4 hours 15 minutes, and distance travelled from Bridestowe was 8.83 miles. Altitude at Stockley was 229 metres.
Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet– Third leg from
the A30 to Stockley Hamlet – 3.0 miles
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13. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet– Third leg from the A30
to Stockley Hamlet – 3.0 miles
Leaving the Granite Way onto Parklands Road in Okehampton and joining the Devonshire Heartland Way from Station
Road, passing through a park beside the East Okemont River behind the station at Okehampton
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14. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet– Third leg from the A30
to Stockley Hamlet – 3.0 miles
Crossing the East Okemont River in Okehampton, climbing up out of the valley on Fatherford Road to join the B3260 and
proceed east to Stockley Hamlet. Finish by the Texaco garage on Higher Stockley Mead Road.
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15. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet– Third leg from the A30
to Stockley Hamlet – 3.0 miles
Left to right : The end/start of the Granite Way at Parklands Road in Okehampton (Google photo). The Devonshire
Heartland Way passing through a park behind the station at Okehampton, just before the East Okemont River. Indie having
a welcome swim and drink in the East Okemont River at Okehampton.
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16. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet– Third leg from the A30
to Stockley Hamlet – 3.0 miles
Clockwise from bottom left: Climbing out of the valley on Fatherford Road. The junction of Fatherford Road with the
B3260 where I turned right. Looking up the B3260 towards Stockley Hamlet. Left hand turning off the B3260 into Higher
Stockley Mead Road- End of walk.
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17. Day 3 – Bridestowe to Stockley Hamlet
Walk statistics (Garmin)
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