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Scenic Road to Hound Tor – Haytor Descent loop from Ilsington

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South West England

Scenic Road to Hound Tor – Haytor Descent loop from Ilsington

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3.0

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20

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Scenic Road to Hound Tor – Haytor Descent loop from Ilsington

01:13

21.9km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

2.51 km

Haytor Vale Junction

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Wonderful run all the way down to Ilsington and beyond.

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2

8.98 km

Lovely Devon Lanes

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Excellent short training ride

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3

11.0 km

Scenic Road to Hound Tor

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According to mythology, Hound Tor was created when a mighty hunter called Bowerman interrupted a coven of witches with his hounds, prompting the witches to turn the hunter and his dogs to stone.

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4

15.3 km

Widecombe Climb

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Great climb touching 20% you earn the view from the top

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5

15.9 km

Harefoot Cross to Hemsworthy Gate Road

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6

16.2 km

Hemsworthy Gate

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A spectacular rolling road section along here from Hay Tor to Hemsworthy Gate and from Hemsworthy Gate towards Widecombe, with smooth tarmac and incredible moorland views.

The gate refers to …

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7

18.0 km

Haytor Descent

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Stop at Haytor to admire the far reaching views to the coast then enjoy a fun descent down to Haytor Vale. Watch out for wild ponies!

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21.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

Surfaces

15.5 km

6.39 km

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

14°C

72 %

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