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Middle Staple Tor
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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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Embark on the Cox Tor & Great Staple Tor loop, a moderate hike across Dartmoor's expansive moorland. This route offers wide-open scenery and impressive granite tors, including Great Staple Tor with its distinctive stacks. You will cover 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gain 797 feet (243 metres) in elevation, taking about 3 hours and 6 minutes to complete. From Cox Tor, you can look out over vast fields stretching to the west, providing a true sense of Dartmoor's wild beauty.
You can easily access this trail, often beginning from a large car park such as Pork Hill or Barn Hill. During busy times, you might even find an ice cream van there. Be aware that navigating on the open moorland can be tricky because signs are not always clear. It is a good idea to bring an Ordnance Survey map and a compass to help you stay on track. Plan your visit to allow enough daylight for the 3-hour and 6-minute duration.
This popular trail is a fantastic way to experience the unique landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Great Staple Tor, in particular, is known for its impressive mass of granite stacks and outcrops, making it a highly photographed spot. The route highlights the rugged natural environment and iconic geological features that define this part of England. It offers a memorable journey through one of the region's most cherished outdoor spaces.
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Elevation 470 m
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