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Walk 1260 - Haytor Rocks & Hound Tor

Nat Park   Dartmoor
County/Area   Devon
AuthorLou Johnson
Length7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Ascent1405 feet / 426 metres
Grademoderate

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This classic Dartmoor walk includes Haytor Rocks, the Haytor Tramway, Hound Tor, Greator Rocks and Saddle Tor. In between the granite tors lies wild moorland typical of this part of Devon. With superb views throughout, do choose a fine day to enjoy the scenery.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet OL28
OS LandrangerSheet 191

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


AREA INFORMATION

Dartmoor NP
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