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Long Stone, Piles Hill – Piles Copse loop from Harford

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Long Stone, Piles Hill – Piles Copse loop from Harford

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Long Stone, Piles Hill – Piles Copse loop from Harford

02:34

8.78km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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789 m

Bronze Age Hut Circles, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Outlines of 9 hut circles dating back to the Bronze Age (likely around 1700BC onwards) with low stone walls or banks enclosing an internal circular floor area. These would have …

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887 m

Butter Brook Crossing

Highlight • River

The Butter Brook Crossing is a tranquil spot immediately southwest of the reservoir where the path meets the flow of Butter Brook. It's perfect for a peaceful rest stop, but …

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3.79 km

Long Stone, Piles Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Piles Hill is a summit in southern Dartmoor that affords excellent views over the landscape, stretching as far as Plymouth Sound in clear conditions. On the hilltop, you will find …

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5.42 km

Piles Copse

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Piles Copse is a magical place and rare living-link to prehistoric times. Hidden high on the wild and lonely moors, the ancient oak woodland is like something from a fairytale; …

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8.24 km

Harford Moor Gate

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Vehicle access to the Harford Moor Gate car park has been closed as of February 2021 to control footfall on this area of the moor as the sward and soil …

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8.51 km

View of Harford Moor from Harford Moor Gate

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One of the best first views of Harford moor before reaching Harford Moor Gate up the road.

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8.78 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.86 km

1.85 km

820 m

249 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

2.88 km

1.64 km

820 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Long Stone, Piles Hill – Piles Copse loop from Harford

Bronze Age Hut Circles, Dartmoor National Park

Butter Brook Crossing

Long Stone, Piles Hill

Piles Copse

Harford Moor Gate

View of Harford Moor from Harford Moor Gate

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