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Oke Tor & Cosdon Beacon loop from Belstone — Dartmoor National Park

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Oke Tor & Cosdon Beacon loop from Belstone — Dartmoor National Park

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Oke Tor & Cosdon Beacon loop from Belstone — Dartmoor National Park

05:15

18.1km

470m

Hiking

This difficult 11.2-mile (18.1 km) loop from Belstone takes you across Dartmoor's rugged north moor, offering panoramic views and a challenging hike. You will gain 1543 feet (470 metres) in elevation over approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes, traversing diverse terrain. Expect wide grass tracks, paths created by walkers, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.40 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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2.06 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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2.31 km

Higher Tor

Highlight • Summit

This majestic tor sits a short distance below the castellated peaks of Belstone Tor but retains its own character and is very distinct. Its huge granite mass, which from certain …

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2.51 km

Rock Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the distinctive yet small tor 150 metres to the south of Higher Tor on the Belstone Ridge. It is a heavily fissured outcrop with conspicuous, marked horizontal jointings …

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4.12 km

Oke Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the top of the rocks there are 360 degree views atop Oke Tor.

Look west to the summits of Yes Tor and Willhayes, the two tallest peaks on Dartmoor. …

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6.89 km

Steeperton Tor

Highlight • Summit

Steeperton Tor is often passed over as it doesn't have the rocky outcrops which make Dartmoor tors such landmarks. Don't dismiss these tors as they still offer beautiful vistas and …

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8.13 km

Wild Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

As with most of the Tors in Dartmoor, this Tor has some unique granite features. It is a bit off the beaten track but is worth a visit.

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9.58 km

Hound Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Weird spot in Dartmoor’s legend-thick south. Atmosphere you can chew.

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12.2 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 …

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16.8 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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18.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

3.33 km

1.21 km

526 m

Surfaces

7.65 km

6.24 km

2.48 km

1.13 km

408 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Oke Tor & Cosdon Beacon loop from Belstone — Dartmoor National Park

Tors End

Belstone Tor

Higher Tor

Rock Tor

Oke Tor

Steeperton Tor

Wild Tor

Hound Tor

Cosdon Beacon

Belstone Cleave Bridge over the River Taw

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