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SnowdonSnowdon seems an odd name for a couple of cairns on the southern moor. Snowdon may be more associated with grand, craggy, Welsh mountains - but this rather more modest spot does have excellent views and doubtless attracts some snow from time to time. Quite why it's called Snowdon is unclear - years ago it was known as Fieldfare, which feels a more appropriate name. The cairns of Snowdon lie beside a wet track that joins the hills of Ryder and Puper.Start at Michelcombe Lane - SX 695689. There's a steep track that goes up the hillside to Lane Head gate. Take the left hand fork to Michelcombe Down - the track leads down to the Mardle valley which is easily crossed. Climb up the steep side of Showdon and walk over to the cairns. You can then follow the track that leads through the grass to Ryder's Hill. From Ryders, head NE, pass through the shallow depression of Mardle Head and join the fairly obvious track of the eastbound Sandy Way which takes us back to Lane Head.This is not a difficult 5 mile walk but there is a good climb at the start. The ground may be a little rough and wet, and this is one of those places on Dartmoor where rubber boots could be a wiser choice than leather boots - especially after it's rained. Be careful if the mist comes down and you're on the rather featureless plateau of Ryder. No army grounds - anywhere - near.
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