Whilst it's not quite as grand as Great Staple Tor a few hundred metres north, Middle Staple Tor is still a worthy waymark affording some magnificent views across the Dartmoor landscape.

Katherine Moore

August 2, 2021

Mountain biking

A must detour from the Quarryman's Path bridleway, enjoy the views down over Merrivale and the River Walkham valley to the south, with the similarly sized Roos Tor close-by to the north-east.

Tom Gibson

July 28, 2025

Mountain biking

Middle Staple Tor (Dartmoor) – A Wild Camp with Stunning Views

I visited Staple Tor and wild camped on Middle Staple Tor during a recent bikepacking trip through Cornwall and Dartmoor. I pushed up from the nearby car park — a handy spot to pause for a refreshment before the final ascent. In good weather, the tors look deceptively close, but Middle Staple Tor sits just over 450m, and with a fully loaded rig, I ended up pushing most of the way.

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1. Cox Tor & Great Staple Tor loop — Dartmoor National Park

10.9km

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240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Whitchurch, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Cox Tor & Great Staple Tor loop — Dartmoor National Park

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