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Gravel Track to the River – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from West Devon

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Gravel Track to the River – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from West Devon

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Gravel Track to the River – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from West Devon

02:17

7.49km

240m

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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: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.15 km

Gravel Track to the River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Smooth grass and gravel tracks to the river. small bridge or large stepping stones option to cross here.

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3.16 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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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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7.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

3.18 km

219 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

1.00 km

956 m

759 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Gravel Track to the River – Widgery Cross at Brat Tor loop from West Devon

Gravel Track to the River

Stepping Stones and Footbridge over River Lyd

Widgery Cross at Brat Tor

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