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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – South Hessary Tor loop from Shaugh Prior

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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – South Hessary Tor loop from Shaugh Prior

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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – South Hessary Tor loop from Shaugh Prior

02:07

25.3km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.87 km

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A gloriously fast and fun trail heading from Gutter Tor, past Drizzle Combe (such cheerful names!) up to Eylesbarrow's disused tin mine. This is open moorland, so it goes without …

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7.06 km

Double Stone row - Remains of pinion arm

Archaeological Site

9.17 km

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

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A granite wayside Cross first mentioned as far back as 1240 was used on The Monks’ Path and the Abbots’ Way, both of which link Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock Abbey …

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10.1 km

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

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11.7 km

South Hessary Tor

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The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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12.5 km

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

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Fast track, most of the time a bit windy

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14.9 km

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

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A bone rattling experience as you descend from South Hessary Tor. Fantastic views overlooking Burrator Reservoir however this is an incredibly bumpy ride!

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19.8 km

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

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A surprisingly tricky little piece of singletrack with plenty of lumpy bits to keep you on your toes. It's perfectly possible to run it west to east, but it seems …

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

7.18 km

1.80 km

440 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

7.05 km

6.02 km

2.24 km

1.86 km

440 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 15 June

15°C

11°C

49 %

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Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross) – South Hessary Tor loop from Shaugh Prior

Eylesbarrow Tin Mine Trail

Nun's Cross (Siward's Cross)

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

South Hessary Tor

Princetown to South Hessary Tor Bridleway

Burrator Bone Shaker Trail

Sheeps Tor Singletrack

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