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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Stage 1 — Dartmoor Wild Camping

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Stage 1 — Dartmoor Wild Camping

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June 5, 2022

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Stage 1 — Dartmoor Wild Camping

Moderate

03:52

13.1km

3.4km/h

420m

330m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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433 m

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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1.86 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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2.77 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.

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3.48 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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5.39 km

Jay's Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

Kitty Jay is said to have been a servant girl at one of the nearby farms. Her lover betrayed her, distancing himself from her when they found out that she …

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9.21 km

Grimspound Bronze-Age Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

Grimspound is situated on one of the highest points of the moor. Once home to dozens of people and their livestock, the eerie setting was where Sherlock Holmes spent the …

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11.1 km

Birch Tor

Highlight • Historical Site

Birch Tor offers splendid views over central Dartmoor, particularly over Soussons and Yar Tor. Birch Tor was also home to the last working tin mine on Dartmoor, the Vitifer Mine, …

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13.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

2.24 km

1.49 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

1.33 km

907 m

269 m

188 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Stage 1 — Dartmoor Wild Camping

Haytor Rocks

Becka Brook

Greator Rocks

Hound Tor

Jay's Grave

Grimspound Bronze-Age Settlement

Birch Tor

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