Tors End – Belstone Common Tor loop from Sticklepath

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Tors End – Belstone Common Tor loop from Sticklepath

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Tors End – Belstone Common Tor loop from Sticklepath

03:22

11.5km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Woodland walk along the River Taw

Highlight • Trail

1.77 km

Tarka the Otter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Read inscriptions from "Tarka the Otter" by Henry Williamson

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4.90 km

Tors End

Highlight • Natural Monument

A charming start to the extensive collection of tors on the Belstone Ridge, Tors End is a long thin band of exposed granite, stretching up the north-western edge of Belstone …

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5.13 km

Unfortunately, the Ordnance Survey representation of the Belstone Ridge is rather disappointing, naming only Belstone Tor and Higher Tor; and while indeed these are prominent tors, it leaves out equally …

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5.47 km

Belstone Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Belstone Tor is the highest point amongst a collection of tors in the area. From the peak, you will be afforded some of the finest views the National Park has …

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6.09 km

View of Oke Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the northern edge of the National Park you’re treated to stunning views of the area’s impressive peaks, with Oke Tor standing out as one of the highest and most notable.

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8.22 km

River Taw footbridge at Belstone

Highlight • Trail

This area can get very water logged, in the rainy season wellies are recommended, sometimes it can even get shin high.

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9.21 km

Belstone Cleave Bridge over the River Taw

Highlight • River

This pretty bridge spans the River Taw between Belstone and Sticklepath. Surrounded by vibrant woodland in Belstone Cleave, it links two trails, one on either side of the river. Both the Tarka Trail and the Land's End Trail pass by.

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