The best walks and hikes around Chagford

Hunters Tor on Dartmoor – overview and practical guide Notes on the feature Name variants: Hunters Tor (also found in some guides as “Hunters’ Tor” or “Hunters Tor” with occasional apostrophe usage). It is one of the granite tors you’ll encounter on the eastern Dartmoor plateau. Location context: Situated on the eastern Dartmoor moor, in the general area between Widecombe-in-the-Moor and the higher moorland to the north and east. It’s often visited as part of longer routes from classic eastern Dartmoor starting points. What to expect Elevation and geology: A granite tor typical of Dartmoor—weathered outcrops with rough boulder features and exposed granite. Provides a vantage point to survey surrounding moorland. Scenery: Wide moorland views with horizon lines; potential for good visibility across East Dartmoor on clear days. Getting there Access points: Likely starting points include car parks and laybys near the eastern moor, with access from roads serving Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Ashburton, or Two Bridges. Public transport: Buses to nearby villages with a short walk onto the moor; check current timetables. Parking: Local parking areas around the eastern moorland; follow local signage and

Hookney Tor on Dartmoor (Devon, England) Overview Location: Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England Elevation: Hookney Tor stands at roughly 460–480 meters (about 1,510–1,570 feet) above sea level, depending on measurement source. Geography: A prominent granite tor on the northeastern side of Dartmoor, near the higher moorland areas. It forms part of the rugged Dartmoor landscape with expansive views on clear days. Getting there Access points: Common starting points include Princetown (via the Dartmoor National Park boundary road) or the village of Postbridge to the southwest, with routes also starting from Two Bridges or Sourton to the west. Public transport: Bus services connect Tavistock, Princetown, and surrounding villages; check current timetables as services vary seasonally. Parking: There are several car parks around Dartmoor; parking near Princetown or near the Two Bridges Hotel area is convenient for Hookney Tor access.

A truly ancient place, stretching back to 1400 BC. What a task constructing the surrounding wall must have been!

The small sacred monument, made of granite typical of the region, which the biker encounters at this spot, has been located here for several centuries. The familiar cross shape is difficult to recognize because the typical side arms of the longitudinal beam are largely missing, and only a few fragments of this monument are present.

The small granite sacred monument that the hiker encounters at this spot has been located here for several centuries. The familiar cruciform shape is difficult to recognize because the typical side arms of the longitudinal beam are largely missing, and only a few fragments of this monument are present.

Nice walk on a clear sunny day.

Set in a wooded valley in the heart of Dartmoor, Fernworthy supplies fresh drinking water to the towns and cities around the moor. The sloping, open grassland to the south of the water is a fantastic viewpoint and a great place from which to spot wildlife.

Nice scenic walk along the sound of water.