Becka Brook – Haytor Granite Tramway loop from Hound Tor

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Becka Brook – Haytor Granite Tramway loop from Hound Tor

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Becka Brook – Haytor Granite Tramway loop from Hound Tor

02:24

7.80km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.83 km

Becka Brook

Highlight • River

This is a really pleasant little brook flowing in a sheltered spot on the moor. A great place to have a picnic. Although, on sunny weekend days, a fair few folks might have the same idea.

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2.24 km

Holwell Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you want to know more about this tor...

torsofdartmoor.co.uk/tor-page.php?tor=holwell-tor

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2.32 km

Haytor Granite Tramway

Highlight • Historical Site

Historically impressive and will leave you wondering how on earth these were built all those years ago!

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3.17 km

Grassy Path to Hay Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the prettiest way up away from the road. Grassy slopes and Hay Tor looms over you as you get closer.

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3.44 km

Haytor Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Prepare to be amazed by Haytor Rocks! The much-photographed landmark is even more impressive when you experience it first-hand. If you climb to the top, you can experience panoramic views …

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5.16 km

Smallacombe Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

You sometimes wonder how the wind and rain can transform these rocks into such a shape. Natural forces at work.

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5.90 km

Lichen Grove Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

If you're walking, this is a wonderful and unusual walk; steppy and magical. But from a mountain biking perspective this is a real challenge, though - the trail frequently requires …

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6.70 km

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The settlement consists of a cluster of 13th century stone longhouses – in which the family lived at one end and the animals at the other – on land that …

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7.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

575 m

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

622 m

237 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

May 7, 2023,Hound Tor - Hay Tor hike

A short but eventful walk taking in Hound Tor (film location for Sherlock), a big down and up to Haytor and back round to the Hound Tor parking area. The paths can be busy in this area, but this is a beautiful walk taking in two of Dartmoor's most spectacular Tor's.

August 21, 2024,Haytor Rocks – Hound Tor Runde von Haytor Vale

Unfortunately, I only do hiking on holiday. But at least the scenery is beautiful.

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June 29, 2026,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Dartmoor: Haytor & Hound Tor Rocks

Up and down between granite rocks and hip- to shoulder-high fern forests.
In the national park, free-standing overnight stays are not permitted, but there is a pub where we are allowed to stay in the car park.
The food is a real surprise:
Fish without breading and crisp provincial vegetables instead of fries.
The local ciders and ales make a …

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