Yenworthy – Malmsmead New Year 'Yo-Yo' Yomp

Sunday 5th January 2025 10am. Yenworthy – Malmsmead New Year 'Yo-Yo' Yomp

A walk to blow out the Christmas cobwebs and burn off the festive calories! A very hilly ‘yo-yo’ up and down walk around the Exmoor coast and moorland enjoying beautiful high-level views. Starting at County Gate and following footpaths to descend to Glenthorne Beach, then climbing through Yernworthy Wood and Wheatham Coombe across Yernworthy Common. Then descending to Oare and taking footpaths to reach Cloud farm, following the river before climbing Malmsmead Hill. Then descending through Southern Wood to reach Malmsmead, before making a final ascent back to County Gate.

Please click this link for a route map Yenworthy - Malmsmead Yo-Yo Yomp

Meet at County Gate car park at 10am.

Start/ Finish: County Gate car park EX35 6NY
Distance: 8.3 miles (13.5km) Total ascent 786m
Route type: Circular
Grade: Challenging
Terrain: Countryside footpaths, riverside trails, coast path and tarmac road. Footpaths and riverside trails can be very muddy in wet weather. Many sections of very steep ascent/ descent. Footpaths can be rocky and uneven underfoot.
Toilets: County Gate car park
Parking: County Gate car park (free)

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring a packed lunch/ snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.