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Haytor Vale Climb – Saddle Tor loop from South Dartmoor Community College

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Haytor Vale Climb – Saddle Tor loop from South Dartmoor Community College

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Haytor Vale Climb – Saddle Tor loop from South Dartmoor Community College

01:21

17.5km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.68 km

Hooks Plantation

Forest

2

6.83 km

Haytor Vale Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Haytor Vale climb heads from Bovey Tracey up to Dartmoor but of course can also be descended the other way.

It is sheltered down in Bovey Tracey but you …

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3

6.98 km

Haytor Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

The visitor center is well located for the start of a walk to the iconic Haytor Rocks and other walks throughout this part of Dartmoor.

There are toilets, a parking …

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8.87 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

9.93 km

Hemsworthy Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

A spectacular rolling road section along here from Hay Tor to Hemsworthy Gate and from Hemsworthy Gate towards Widecombe, with smooth tarmac and incredible moorland views.

The gate refers to …

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B

17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

1.35 km

233 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

6.11 km

776 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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