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Saddle Tor – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

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Saddle Tor – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

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Saddle Tor – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

02:06

30.3km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.30 km

Harefoot Cross to Hemsworthy Gate Road

Highlight • Trail

10.6 km

Saddle Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Saddle Tor boasts delightful views over the surrounding moorland, as well as of its more famous neighbour, Haytor. It might not be as large as Haytor, but plenty of fun can be had climbing the rocks of Saddle Tor.

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11.3 km

Haytor Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stop at Haytor to admire the far reaching views to the coast then enjoy a fun descent down to Haytor Vale. Watch out for wild ponies!

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22.5 km

Dartmoor Loop from Bickington

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

27.6 km

Fire Insurance Mark at 9 East Street

Highlight • Other

Number 9 East St (now a greengrocer) has a fire insurance mark on the front of the building. These were placed at a height that was easy to see, but out of the reach of thieves. This was issued by the Royal Insurance Company which was founded in 1845. Early insurance companies also had fire departments that would put out fires in buildings insured with that company.

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27.8 km

Old Exeter Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Exeter Inn is the oldest pub in Ashburton, built in 1130 to house the workers of St Andrew's Church and has remained an inn ever since.

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28.2 km

St Gudula's Cross and Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Dartmoor Way Cycle Route is a 90 mile-long circular route which winds its way around the natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park, linking hamlets, villages and towns along its length.

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

2.24 km

1.00 km

812 m

718 m

601 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

5.94 km

1.66 km

385 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 9 May

17°C

7°C

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Saddle Tor – Haytor Descent loop from Buckfastleigh

Harefoot Cross to Hemsworthy Gate Road

Saddle Tor

Haytor Descent

Dartmoor Loop from Bickington

Fire Insurance Mark at 9 East Street

Old Exeter Inn

St Gudula's Cross and Well

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