Haytor and Hound Tor
Two of Dartmoor's best-known granite tors, an old granite tramway and a lost medieval village.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 280 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 457 m
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About this walk
Haytor and Hound Tor is a moderate 6 km circular walk with 280 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Haytor car park (grid reference SX 756 771).
Haytor is the most famous of Dartmoor's tors, a great block of granite with views to the sea. From the car park below, the walk climbs to the rocks and follows the old granite tramway, whose stone rails carried granite for London Bridge.
It crosses the moor to Hound Tor, with the remains of a medieval village below it, then returns to Haytor.
Route
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1
Haytor
Climb to Haytor Rocks and pick up the granite tramway.
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2
Hound Tor
Cross the moor to Hound Tor and the medieval village.
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3
Back to Haytor
Return across the moor to the car park.
Summits
Haytor Rocks
457 m
Hound Tor
414 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Haytor and Hound Tor take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 6 km route, which has 280 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Haytor car park (grid reference SX 756 771). Car parks below Haytor Rocks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Grassy moorland paths and stone tramway; some rough ground.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Ponies and livestock roam freely: don't feed them, and keep dogs under close control.
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