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High Willhays summit – Yes Tor summit loop from Okehampton

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High Willhays summit – Yes Tor summit loop from Okehampton

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High Willhays summit – Yes Tor summit loop from Okehampton

04:21

14.8km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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506 m

Okehampton Station

Highlight • Structure

Once an important junction, Okehampton station now languishes in nostalgia with services suspended and an uncertain future. Opened in the 19th century, the station served Exeter, Bude, Padstow and Plymouth, …

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1.63 km

Fitz's Well Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

Legend tells of a couple out walking on the moor who encountered the local Pixies (Piskies) who brought down a mist to prevent them from finding their way. After much …

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7.43 km

High Willhays

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great climb to some of the best views in the area. Well worth the walk up.

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7.43 km

High Willhays summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

The highest point on Dartmoor and the highest summit south of the Brecon Beacons. Very accessible and an easy hike for most people to do. The best thing is the …

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8.57 km

Yes Tor summit

Highlight • Summit

The second highest point in Dartmoor National Park offers stunning vistas of North Devon and Cornwall. Note: it is close to a military range, so check for firing times before …

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9.62 km

West Mill Tor

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If you are hiking to Yes Tor, don't pass by West Mill Tor without a visit. It almost looks like the ruins of a castle and is very recognisable.

The …

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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

3.03 km

1.90 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

4.68 km

4.59 km

3.99 km

801 m

422 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

14°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

October 12, 2023,Day 5: High Willhays loop – Dartmoor

This was an extra day hike to get up to the highest point in Dartmoor, High Willhays, affectionately known as ‘High Willys’. It was a very wet, foggy day, but that just added to the fun. I started and ended at Okehampton train station, so it’s a hike that’s easily accessible by public transport. All in all, the hike wasn’t …

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High Willhays summit – Yes Tor summit loop from Okehampton

Okehampton Station

Fitz's Well Cross

High Willhays

High Willhays summit

Yes Tor summit

West Mill Tor

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