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Cosdon Beacon – Tarka the Otter Bridge loop from Sticklepath

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Cosdon Beacon – Tarka the Otter Bridge loop from Sticklepath

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Cosdon Beacon – Tarka the Otter Bridge loop from Sticklepath

03:56

12.7km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.85 km

Cosdon Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

Sometimes called Cawsand Beacon or Cosdon Hill, Cosdon Beacon was once thought to be the highest peak on Dartmoor. Willhayes has since taken the crown but that doesn't take away the immenseness of this spot.

Bronze Age settlements have been found on the west of the hill and evidence of neolithic tools. It is peppered with cairns and kistvaens which shine a light on the historic importance of the site.

On a clear day both the English and Bristol Channels can be see from high up here.

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7.34 km

Woodland walk along the River Taw

Highlight • Trail

7.78 km

Tarka the Otter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Read inscriptions from "Tarka the Otter" by Henry Williamson

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8.16 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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9.15 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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9.41 km

The Tors' Pub Garden

Highlight • Pub

Great pub garden for a mid walk refresher. 👌 10/10 chips.

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12.0 km

Sticklepath Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Sticklepath is a quintessential Dartmoor village that lies in the northern boundaries of the National Park.

The village is home to Finch foundry, the last remaining water-powered forge in England, that once made fine tools for West Country farmers and miners.

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12.0 km

Sticklepath Store & Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Breakfast...Full English

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

3.18 km

2.51 km

453 m

Surfaces

9.08 km

2.11 km

866 m

427 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

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16°C

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Cosdon Beacon – Tarka the Otter Bridge loop from Sticklepath

Cosdon Beacon

Woodland walk along the River Taw

Tarka the Otter Bridge

Belstone Cleave Bridge over the River Taw

River Taw footbridge at Belstone

The Tors' Pub Garden

Sticklepath Village Centre

Sticklepath Store & Tea Room

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