Highlight • Climb
Hound Tor
Hiking
5.0
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Running
5.0
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Mountaineering
5.0
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Road cycling
5.0
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A natural playground of granite
You can reach Hound Tor from any direction although access is via Dartmoor’s narrow, winding roads. There’s a car park at the north extent of the tor and in no time you’ll be rambling about the rocky outcrop. The views from here are vast and even better if you scramble atop the granite. Haytor is visible south and Dartmoor sweeps away in all westerly directions.
Hound Tor’s other draw is its neighbouring medieval village, Hundatora. Dartmoor is littered with ancient ruins but this more recent village is one of the best preserved. Turn your Hound Tor hike into an all day adventure by roaming the neighbouring tors and rocks. Greator, Honeybag and Haytor are all easy to reach. Fancy a dip on your hike? Find wild swimming spots at Becka Brook to the south east.
Lustleigh and Bovey Tracey to the east are good to find a bite to eat whilst B&Bs, hotels and hostels are dotted throughout the area. It’s legal to wild camp on the moor but you must check the national park authority’s map to choose a permitted area. Dartmoor is a tick hotspot, so always check your skin thoroughly after hiking and wear long socks and trousers.
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
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Elevation 390 m
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