Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Dartmoor National Park

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Start point

Parking

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3.58 km

Saddle Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Saddle Tor boasts delightful views over the surrounding moorland, as well as of its more famous neighbour, Haytor. It might not be as large as Haytor, but plenty of fun can be had climbing the rocks of Saddle Tor.

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5.29 km

Haytor Quarry Pond with Water Lilies

Highlight • Lake

Dartmoor has a fascinating industrial past and its myriad disused quarries are some of the clearest evidence. Just to the east of the phenomenal Haytor Rocks, lies Haytor Quarry. Part …

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5.79 km

Granite Tramway Remains, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Various different elements of the Tramway that took the granite from the nearby quarries down to the Teign Valley and then to be turned into buildings in London.

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6.60 km

Haytor Granite Tramway

Highlight • Historical Site

Historically impressive and will leave you wondering how on earth these were built all those years ago!

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6.68 km

Holwell Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you want to know more about this tor...

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7.03 km

Becka Brook

Highlight • River

This is a really pleasant little brook flowing in a sheltered spot on the moor. A great place to have a picnic. Although, on sunny weekend days, a fair few folks might have the same idea.

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8.44 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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16.8 km

Pil Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pil Tor is an impressive rock formation that affords terrific views over the rugged Dartmoor landscape, especially over Haytor, Saddle Tor and Widecombe in the Moor. It's relatively challenging and therefore great fun to scramble upon.

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19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

3.08 km

3.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

2.11 km

2.06 km

963 m

778 m

208 m

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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