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January 14, 2022
Hound Tor – Greator Rocks Loop from Widecombe in the Moor
Moderate
03:19
11.4km
3.4km/h
300m
300m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Waypoints
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Start point
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362 m
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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2
1.03 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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3
1.60 km
Lichen Grove Stone Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
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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4
6.65 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
10.8 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 …
For the thrill …
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11.4 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.01 km
3.08 km
1.68 km
538 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.83 km
2.36 km
1.68 km
1.22 km
294 m
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Highest point (390 m)
Lowest point (290 m)
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