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South Hessary Tor – Bridleway to Bachelor's Hall loop from Hexworthy

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South West England

Dartmoor Forest

South Hessary Tor – Bridleway to Bachelor's Hall loop from Hexworthy

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South Hessary Tor – Bridleway to Bachelor's Hall loop from Hexworthy

01:29

16.4km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

6.28 km

Ivybridge Lane Track, Dartmoor National Park

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Fucked m8

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2

7.91 km

South Hessary Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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3

9.29 km

Public Toilets Princetown

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They do charge 20p to use!

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4

9.40 km

Princetown War Memorial and National Park Visitor Centre

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Princetown is a village located within Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is the principal settlement of the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest. The village has its origins in …

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5

9.63 km

View of Dartmoor Prison

Highlight • Monument

This prison was built in 1806 by French prisoners of war. From 1812, during the Anglo-American War, Americans were imprisoned there. A century later, during the First World War, it …

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9.68 km

Bridleway to Bachelor's Hall

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A couple of gates to stop for, but a decent enough surface. Watch out for the descent down towards the hall - very grassy, muddy & slippy in the wet!

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10.7 km

Batchelor's Hall Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Self-catered independent hostel, a stone's throw away from Princetown & well connected to the rest of the moor via bridleways etc.

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8

14.8 km

Cattle and River Crossings in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

There are some sections where you’ll have to carry the bike over stone fences

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

4.57 km

2.10 km

1.83 km

980 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

2.73 km

1.53 km

780 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

11 %

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