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South Hessary Tor – View of Dartmoor National Park loop from Walkhampton

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South Hessary Tor – View of Dartmoor National Park loop from Walkhampton

Moderate

4.7

(26)

157

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South Hessary Tor – View of Dartmoor National Park loop from Walkhampton

04:29

16.3km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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1.33 km

View of Burrator Reservoir from Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice views on a clear day as you can see from pics it is foggy every now and then. Moderate trail.

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2

5.80 km

South Hessary Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a …

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3

7.09 km

Princetown Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

High on the windswept moorland, Princetown is a rather unique village and well worth stopping at on your adventures. It’s home to an imposing prison which can be seen for …

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4

7.20 km

Princetown War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Moderate trail with some historical features.

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5

7.26 km

The Old Police Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place part of Princetown to explore, have a cuppa and take little break

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6

8.41 km

View of Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view

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7

9.33 km

Princetown Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This old stone railway bridge once carried the trains that ran between Yelvertone and Dartmoor. Opened in 1883, it was mainly used for goods transport, carrying freight from the granite …

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14.2 km

Ruins

Ruins

9

15.2 km

Stanlake Plantation

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful stretch of woodland to ramble through. Look out for the inquisitive wild Dartmoor ponies!

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.66 km

472 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

4.66 km

3.02 km

602 m

118 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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