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South West England

View of Sticklepath – Cosdon Beacon loop from Sticklepath

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

View of Sticklepath – Cosdon Beacon loop from Sticklepath

Moderate

4.0

(2)

10

hikers

View of Sticklepath – Cosdon Beacon loop from Sticklepath

02:50

8.74km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.53 km

Scenic Path in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

2

2.50 km

View of Sticklepath

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

3.66 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 …

Tip by

4

4.65 km

View of the pastures and Cosdon Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.59 km

Shilley Pool Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

Natural rock slide into small pool

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B

8.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

2.08 km

733 m

274 m

119 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

1.43 km

1.03 km

932 m

558 m

108 m

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Thursday 7 May

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8°C

11 %

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