Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

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Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

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Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

03:40

12.1km

400m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging yet rewarding hike through Dartmoor National Park with the Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir. This moderate route spans 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and involves a significant elevation gain of 1318 feet (402 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 39 minutes to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.61 km

West Mill Tor

Highlight • Summit

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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4.67 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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5.66 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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7.53 km

Black Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Black Tor is made from three different rocky outcrops and the view from up here is simply stunning. Especially to Sourton Tors and Shelstone Tor in the north west.

Black …

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9.46 km

Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is a great spot for peace and quiet and the bird life is excellent. With a path that runs the full length of the reservoir, this is a great …

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9.61 km

View of Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Follow this path to go to Black-a-tor.
Amazing views to the reservoir
Closer to the Dam there is a picnic area with tables.

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

4.13 km

258 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

4.32 km

1.78 km

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

18°C

11°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2023,Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

For all those who want to walk this route: it's best to take hiking rubber boots! Or particularly waterproof hiking shoes with a high shaft! Due to the very large amounts of water (it hadn't rained in the morning) we struggled with the paths! We constantly had to look for other paths because they were actually flooded, stop, search first …

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