Great Links Tor – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from Lydford

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Great Links Tor – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from Lydford

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Great Links Tor – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from Lydford

02:22

7.33km

300m

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: August 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.04 km

Great Links Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great Links Tor is a prominent tor on the north-western flank of Dartmoor, Devon, England. It is visible for a considerable distance on the approach to the moor from the west. It is one of the highest points on Dartmoor, standing 1,939 feet (591 m) above sea level and is dominated by a monolithic outcropping of granite some 40 feet (12 m) high. There is an OS Triangulation point on a block to the west of the main outcrop.

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4.70 km

Widgery Cross at Brat Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Widgery Cross was erected on Bray Tor (also known as Brat Tor and Widgery Tor) by William Widgery to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. It is made from 10 courses of granite blocks and is the tallest cross on Dartmoor. The cross is almost 12ft 8 inches (3.86 metres) in height and has a span of 4ft 4 inches (1.32 metres), the words “W. Widgery, Fecit, Jubilee VR” are inscribed on the eastern side of the base stone.

The cross is orientated on a east – west alignment.
There is a free car park not far from the base of the Tor which can be reached by turning up a track which runs alongside the Dartmoor Inn on the A386. It is approximately a 40 minute walk to the top and very well worth the effort to see the wonderful views.

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5.54 km

Stepping Stones and Footbridge over River Lyd

Highlight • River

You can stone hop across here or take the footbridge, this is a nice little stop for water or for a picnic if you are with a family but this is pretty close to the carpark to be much of a hike, a great path up to widgery cross from here.

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7.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

2.06 km

219 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

2.77 km