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Becka BrookThe Becka Brook is possibly one of the better known Dartmoor streams. It starts in an unprepossessing boggy area near the Widecombe to Haytor road but quickly forms itself into a delightfully pretty stream along its comparatively short length. Some of the brook lies in private land. The walk describes the upper part of the Becka Brook.Park at the popular car park (SX 739792) at Swallerton Gate. Head SE towards Great Hound Tor and follow the path to the medieval village. Carry on the path, skirt past Greator Rocks and carry on down the valley slope towards the Becka Brook. Cross over the clapper bridge. You can carry on downstream for a short while until you get to the private land boundary of Leighon. Retrace your steps and when you get back to the clapper you can take the obvious path that takes you up the hillside to Smallacombe Rocks. This walk took a more awkward route that takes you nearer the stream but over some rough ground in places. Walk upstream for about a kilometre and you'll find a place where you can cross the stream and walk up to Holwell Lawn and thence back to Houndtor.This walk is a straightforward one in that you cannot really get lost in mist or get stuck in a bog. However, some of the ground is rough so good footwear is advisable. No military areas in the area.
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