Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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Start point

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1.06 km

View of Hayne Down and Village from Fern Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

1.68 km

Bowerman's Nose

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are many unusual granite outcrops on Dartmoor. However, the most peculiar of all is the tall column of rock known as Bowerman’s Nose. According to legend, a hunter called …

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3.85 km

Hound Tor

Highlight • Climb

Hound Tor is a breathtaking granite outcrop that rewards those who climb to the top with magnificent views over Dartmoor. According to legend, these rocks used to be hunting dogs, …

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4.48 km

Greator Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

This a beautiful outcrop and situated not too far from Hound Tor which attracts a lot of attention (quite rightfully so) and is well worth a visit.

For the thrill …

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4.72 km

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The settlement consists of a cluster of 13th century stone longhouses – in which the family lived at one end and the animals at the other – on land that …

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5.30 km

Lichen Grove Stone Bridge

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If you're walking, this is a wonderful and unusual walk; steppy and magical. But from a mountain biking perspective this is a real challenge, though - the trail frequently requires …

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9.32 km

Water Village, Dartmoor National Park

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This tiny hamlet lies just above the River Bovey and looks like a film set. The cottages here are mostly thatched and feel hidden away in stunning rural surroundings. Wandering …

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9.98 km

Medieval Clapper Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

3.74 km

2.76 km

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

3.05 km

1.64 km

887 m

833 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

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Thursday 5 March

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View of Hayne Down and Village from Fern Path

Bowerman's Nose

Hound Tor

Greator Rocks

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

Lichen Grove Stone Bridge

Water Village, Dartmoor National Park

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