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Cosdon Beacon loop from Throwleigh

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Cosdon Beacon loop from Throwleigh

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Cosdon Beacon loop from Throwleigh

02:40

8.81km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: May 7, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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944 m

Shilley Pool Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

Natural rock slide into small pool

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1.88 km

View of the pastures and Cosdon Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.07 km

Cosdon Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

Sometimes called Cawsand Beacon or Cosdon Hill, Cosdon Beacon was once thought to be the highest peak on Dartmoor. Willhayes has since taken the crown but that doesn't take away …

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4.99 km

Stone Circle in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

8.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

476 m

188 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

3.39 km

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

13 %

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Cosdon Beacon loop from Throwleigh

Shilley Pool Wild Swimming Spot

View of the pastures and Cosdon Beacon

Cosdon Beacon

Stone Circle in Dartmoor National Park

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