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Castle Drogo via the Fisherman's Path & the Hunter's Path — Dartmoor National Park

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Castle Drogo via the Fisherman's Path & the Hunter's Path — Dartmoor National Park

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Castle Drogo via the Fisherman's Path & the Hunter's Path — Dartmoor National Park

02:11

7.57km

190m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through Dartmoor National Park, covering 4.7 miles (7.6 km) with an elevation gain of 615 feet (188 metres), typically taking 2 hours and 10 minutes. This circular route guides you through the scenic Teign Gorge, where the River Teign flows peacefully. You will encounter mixed…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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45 m

Fisherman’s Path along the River Teign

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Fisherman's Path is stunning at every time of year and well worth visiting time and again in different seasons to see all its personalities. It runs along the River …

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2.89 km

Hunter’s Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Many people exploring the Teign Gorge head to Sharp Tor for breathtaking views. Fewer people visit nearby Hunter’s Tor, however, which is surprising as it affords equally-stunning views. Whilst it …

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4.64 km

Castle Drogo

Highlight • Historical Site

Overlooking Teign Gorge is Castle Drogo, a country house and mixed-revivalist castle built between 1911 and 1930. The castle was designed by legendary architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and pays homage …

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5.83 km

View of the Teign Valley and Castle Drogo

Highlight • Forest

Stunning views. You can either park at drogos Castle national trust for £6 for the day and it's a short walk to the view. Or do a circular walk and …

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5.92 km

Sharp Tor (Teign Gorge)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hike along the banks of the River Teign and you will see impressive crags erupting vertically out of the gorge. Once climbed, these crags boast exceptional views of the Teign …

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7.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

3.20 km

841 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

1.58 km

656 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

28°C

14°C

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Comments

August 8, 2021,Castle Drogo & Teign Gorge

Start off with a gut busting accent (for those of us that are unfit!). Once it levels off you have beautiful views from the ridge, looking down to the valley. Pit stops at 2 tors along the way, as well as a pit stop at Castle Drogo. (nice National Trust Cafe). As you descent into the woods you will hike …

June 13, 2024,England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Entdecken: Welcome England! - Hallo Castle Drogo & Fingle Bridge🪴 (Exeter , Devon, United Kingdom)

Welcome to England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 – Hello Castle Drogo & Fingle Bridge🪴 - perfect rainy weather for this scenic area... ☔️🥾

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Castle Drogo via the Fisherman's Path & the Hunter's Path — Dartmoor National Park

Fisherman’s Path along the River Teign

Hunter’s Tor

Castle Drogo

View of the Teign Valley and Castle Drogo

Sharp Tor (Teign Gorge)

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