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Holwell Tor & Smallacombe Rocks loop — Dartmoor National Park

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Holwell Tor & Smallacombe Rocks loop — Dartmoor National Park

Moderate

4.8

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Holwell Tor & Smallacombe Rocks loop — Dartmoor National Park

02:18

7.71km

240m

Hiking

The Holwell Tor & Smallacombe Rocks loop in Dartmoor National Park offers a moderate hiking experience, covering 4.8 miles (7.7 km) with an elevation gain of 795 feet (242 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 18 minutes to complete. You will hike through a diverse landscape of open moorland,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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972 m

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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3.16 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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3.89 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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4.67 km

Greator Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

This a beautiful outcrop and situated not too far from Hound Tor which attracts a lot of attention (quite rightfully so) and is well worth a visit.

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5.58 km

Becka Brook

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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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5.86 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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7.71 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

558 m

299 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

570 m

245 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

24 %

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Holwell Tor & Smallacombe Rocks loop — Dartmoor National Park

Haytor Rocks

Smallacombe Rocks

Lichen Grove Stone Bridge

Greator Rocks

Becka Brook

Holwell Tor

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