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Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor loop from River Ashburn

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Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor loop from River Ashburn

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Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor loop from River Ashburn

04:19

15.0km

380m

Hiking

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.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.56 km

Saddle Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.67 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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5.27 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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6.67 km

Haytor Granite Tramway

Highlight • Historical Site

Historically impressive and will leave you wondering how on earth these were built all those years ago!

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6.75 km

Holwell Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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8.51 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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12.4 km

Top Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Top Tor is located high on Blackslade Down. It is an easy tor to scramble up and affords wonderful views over Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Haytor Rocks.

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12.7 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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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.86 km

660 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.40 km

1.17 km

647 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

26°C

14°C

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Comments

July 5, 2026,Großbritannien - Devon - Dartmoor Nationalpark

This circular hike in Dartmoor National Park leads through a vast, sparsely vegetated moor, fern, and heath landscape with bizarre rock formations.
An additional attraction along the way are the herds of wild horses, sheep, and cows that sometimes block the hiking trails. However, the animals are completely harmless. The trail markings and signage pose more of a challenge. If …

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Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor loop from River Ashburn

Saddle Tor

Haytor Rocks

Haytor Quarry Pond with Water Lilies

Haytor Granite Tramway

Holwell Tor

Hound Tor

Top Tor

Pil Tor

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