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Bennett's Cross – Hookney Tor loop from Bennett's Cross

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South West England

Bennett's Cross – Hookney Tor loop from Bennett's Cross

Easy

5.0

(14)

51

hikers

Bennett's Cross – Hookney Tor loop from Bennett's Cross

01:41

5.59km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

85 m

Bennett's Cross

Highlight • Monument

The small granite sacred monument that the hiker encounters at this spot has been located here for several centuries. The familiar cruciform shape is difficult to recognize because the typical …

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2

2.33 km

Hookney Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hookney Tor affords far-reaching views over the wild and beautiful landscape. Quieter than some tors, Hookney makes a great choice for a picnic spot or a place to rest for a moment to take in the scenery.

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3

3.70 km

Alpaca Farm Gate, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a lovely little surprise

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4

4.53 km

Downhill Trail in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

This is quite fast, a few little drops that could catch you out if you are not that experienced

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5

4.83 km

Birch Tor & Vitifer Tin Mine

Highlight • Summit

If you’re doing a lip around the Postbridge area this has a great bit of shelter from the wind

Tip by

6

4.99 km

Picnic Spot in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

B

5.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

707 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

612 m

378 m

250 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

60 %

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