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Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor Loop from Widecombe in the Moor

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Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor Loop from Widecombe in the Moor

John Paulus planned a hike

March 24, 2022

Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor Loop from Widecombe in the Moor

Moderate

03:40

12.9km

3.5km/h

290m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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929 m

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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1.57 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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1.65 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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4.40 km

Haytor Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Prepare to be amazed by Haytor Rocks! The much-photographed landmark is even more impressive when you experience it first-hand. If you climb to the top, you can experience panoramic views …

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5.50 km

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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7.40 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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9.70 km

Bell Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bell Tor is a small rocky outcrop located on Bonehill Down with great views overlooking the picture postcard village Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.61 km

4.09 km

836 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

2.33 km

1.60 km

861 m

661 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor Loop from Widecombe in the Moor

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

Hound Tor

Lichen Grove Stone Bridge

Haytor Rocks

Saddle Tor

Pil Tor

Bell Tor

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