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Hike the classic tors — Dartmoor National Park

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Hike the classic tors — Dartmoor National Park

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August 28, 2022

Hike the classic tors — Dartmoor National Park

Moderate

04:01

14.1km

3.5km/h

310m

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Overview

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.

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 2.62 km for 100 m

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Start point

Parking

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442 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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1.62 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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2.71 km

Rippon Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from Rippon Tor are absolutely spectacular. As it's a little more challenging to get to than Haytor, you can enjoy this spot in relative solitude, too. While many …

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4.29 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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6.53 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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6.90 km

Chinkwell Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this tor you are treated to spectacular views over eastern Dartmoor, including Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks. Hamel Down dominates to the west.

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9.86 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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10.5 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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10.7 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 …

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11.6 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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11.8 km

Holwell Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you want to know more about this tor...

torsofdartmoor.co.uk/tor-page.php?tor=holwell-tor

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12.0 km

Granite Tramway Remains, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Various different elements of the Tramway that took the granite from the nearby quarries down to the Teign Valley and then to be turned into buildings in London.

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13.3 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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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

5.26 km

325 m

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.69 km

2.32 km

1.82 km

315 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Hike the classic tors — Dartmoor National Park

Haytor Rocks

Saddle Tor

Rippon Tor

Pil Tor

Bell Tor

Chinkwell Tor

Hound Tor

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

Greator Rocks

Becka Brook

Holwell Tor

Granite Tramway Remains, Dartmoor National Park

Haytor Quarry Pond with Water Lilies

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