The 12 Most Amazing Peaks around Christow

Hunters Tor on Dartmoor – overview and practical guide Notes on the feature Name variants: Hunters Tor (also found in some guides as “Hunters’ Tor” or “Hunters Tor” with occasional apostrophe usage). It is one of the granite tors you’ll encounter on the eastern Dartmoor plateau. Location context: Situated on the eastern Dartmoor moor, in the general area between Widecombe-in-the-Moor and the higher moorland to the north and east. It’s often visited as part of longer routes from classic eastern Dartmoor starting points. What to expect Elevation and geology: A granite tor typical of Dartmoor—weathered outcrops with rough boulder features and exposed granite. Provides a vantage point to survey surrounding moorland. Scenery: Wide moorland views with horizon lines; potential for good visibility across East Dartmoor on clear days. Getting there Access points: Likely starting points include car parks and laybys near the eastern moor, with access from roads serving Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Ashburton, or Two Bridges. Public transport: Buses to nearby villages with a short walk onto the moor; check current timetables. Parking: Local parking areas around the eastern moorland; follow local signage and

Hookney Tor on Dartmoor (Devon, England) Overview Location: Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England Elevation: Hookney Tor stands at roughly 460–480 meters (about 1,510–1,570 feet) above sea level, depending on measurement source. Geography: A prominent granite tor on the northeastern side of Dartmoor, near the higher moorland areas. It forms part of the rugged Dartmoor landscape with expansive views on clear days. Getting there Access points: Common starting points include Princetown (via the Dartmoor National Park boundary road) or the village of Postbridge to the southwest, with routes also starting from Two Bridges or Sourton to the west. Public transport: Bus services connect Tavistock, Princetown, and surrounding villages; check current timetables as services vary seasonally. Parking: There are several car parks around Dartmoor; parking near Princetown or near the Two Bridges Hotel area is convenient for Hookney Tor access.

Top view

This tor is just a stone's throw from the nearby car park and towers over Dartmoor. Very impressive, good for a short tour, as a starting point for visiting other tors, for a picnic (depending on the unpredictable weather here 😉) or recently also for climbing (you could see a few people free climbing - but I can't say for sure whether it's allowed) and for treasure hunts. Otherwise just beautiful nature and (outside of tourist times) nice and quiet.

In the late afternoon towards evening you are pretty much alone. Beautiful place to enjoy a sunset or to marvel at the stars. Here you have a 360 ° panoramic view. https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/planning-your-visit/places/haytor

Hound Tor is a mass of granite boulders supposedly resembling two huge hounds. It's fun to scramble here and the running is ace, the springy grass is great fun and the rocks are grippy even when wet. There is normally an ice cream van in the car park.

Beautiful granite formation. With a little imagination you can see many characters here... maybe even the Hound of Baskerville.

Site of filming for the BBC series Sherlock - see if you can recognise the exact spot!!