Piles Copse is a magical place and rare living-link to prehistoric times. Hidden high on the wild and lonely moors, the ancient oak woodland is like something from a fairytale; crooked trees and rocks covered in brightly-coloured thick mosses and lichens. Piles Copse is one of only five ancient woodlands in Britain, along with nearby Black Tor Copse and Wistmans’ Wood, and Birkrigg and Keskadale in Cumbria. These ancient relics are understood to have survived the original upland clearances of prehistoric man.

Andy Smith

August 9, 2020

Hiking

you can't camp here at the moment, but you can swim and dangle your feet

Bianca

September 11, 2020

Hiking

relatively untouched small forest. perfect for a shady picnic after a hike in Dartmoor. Camping is possible, but not at the moment

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1. Butterdon Hill Summit – Piles Copse loop from Ivybridge

14.8km

04:22

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Long Stone, Piles Hill – Piles Copse loop from Harford

8.75km

02:34

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Piles Copse – Harford Moor Gate loop from Harford

6.91km

02:04

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Thursday 22 January

7°C

2°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Location: Harford, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Piles Copse

1. Butterdon Hill Summit – Piles Copse loop from Ivybridge

2. Long Stone, Piles Hill – Piles Copse loop from Harford

3. Piles Copse – Harford Moor Gate loop from Harford

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