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Hound Tor – Haytor Rocks loop from River Ashburn

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Hound Tor – Haytor Rocks loop from River Ashburn

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5.0

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Hound Tor – Haytor Rocks loop from River Ashburn

02:07

16.0km

460m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.98 km

Pil Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pil Tor is an impressive rock formation that affords terrific views over the rugged Dartmoor landscape, especially over Haytor, Saddle Tor and Widecombe in the Moor. It's relatively challenging and therefore great fun to scramble upon.

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3.61 km

Bonehill Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easily accessible rock formation, great to scramble around on and offering some of the best bouldering and climbing on Dartmoor.

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4.25 km

Bell Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bell Tor is a small rocky outcrop located on Bonehill Down with great views overlooking the picture postcard village Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

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4.63 km

Chinkwell Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this tor you are treated to spectacular views over eastern Dartmoor, including Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks. Hamel Down dominates to the west.

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8.00 km

Hound Tor

Highlight • Climb

Hound Tor is a breathtaking granite outcrop that rewards those who climb to the top with magnificent views over Dartmoor. According to legend, these rocks used to be hunting dogs, …

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8.61 km

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Vilage

Archaeological Site

9.17 km

Lichen Grove Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

If you're walking, this is a wonderful and unusual walk; steppy and magical. But from a mountain biking perspective this is a real challenge, though - the trail frequently requires …

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10.1 km

Hut Circles

Archaeological Site

11.5 km

Haytor Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Prepare to be amazed by Haytor Rocks! The much-photographed landmark is even more impressive when you experience it first-hand. If you climb to the top, you can experience panoramic views …

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14.0 km

Rippon Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from Rippon Tor are absolutely spectacular. As it's a little more challenging to get to than Haytor, you can enjoy this spot in relative solitude, too. While many …

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

1.43 km

581 m

580 m

356 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

1.17 km

772 m

495 m

259 m

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

24°C

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Hound Tor – Haytor Rocks loop from River Ashburn

Pil Tor

Bonehill Rocks

Bell Tor

Chinkwell Tor

Hound Tor

Lichen Grove Stone Bridge

Haytor Rocks

Rippon Tor

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