Wild Tor – High Willhays summit loop from Sticklepath

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Wild Tor – High Willhays summit loop from Sticklepath

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Wild Tor – High Willhays summit loop from Sticklepath

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26.9km

710m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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855 m

Woodland walk along the River Taw

Highlight • Trail

3.73 km

Cosdon Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

Sometimes called Cawsand Beacon or Cosdon Hill, Cosdon Beacon was once thought to be the highest peak on Dartmoor. Willhayes has since taken the crown but that doesn't take away …

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6.39 km

Hound Tor

Peak

7.80 km

Wild Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

As with most of the Tors in Dartmoor, this Tor has some unique granite features. It is a bit off the beaten track but is worth a visit.

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15.9 km

OP20 (ruins)

Ruins

17.2 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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22.1 km

Black-a-ven Brook

Highlight • Natural

The Black-a-ven Brook flows from southwest of East Mill Tor to join the East Okement River at Cullever Steps. If you follow the brook upstream you will head into the …

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22.2 km

Cullever Steps Ford

Highlight • Trail

Fords like this one litter the military roads around this part of Dartmoor. Of course, there are usually bridges nearby if you don't want to get your feet wet, but where's the fun in that?

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22.6 km

Scarey Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Scarey Tor is a small, broken granite tor that is found above the East Okement River near to Cullever Steps and beneath the impressive range of tors that stud Belstone …

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24.4 km

Viewpoint

25.6 km

Belstone Cleave Bridge over the River Taw

Highlight • River

This pretty bridge spans the River Taw between Belstone and Sticklepath. Surrounded by vibrant woodland in Belstone Cleave, it links two trails, one on either side of the river. Both the Tarka Trail and the Land's End Trail pass by.

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