Manaton, Bowerman's Nose & Hound Tor loop — Dartmoor National Park

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Manaton, Bowerman's Nose & Hound Tor loop — Dartmoor National Park

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Manaton, Bowerman's Nose & Hound Tor loop — Dartmoor National Park

02:25

8.24km

220m

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 26, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.70 km

Bowerman's Nose

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are many unusual granite outcrops on Dartmoor. However, the most peculiar of all is the tall column of rock known as Bowerman’s Nose. According to legend, a hunter called …

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3.86 km

Hound Tor

Highlight • Climb

Hound Tor is a breathtaking granite outcrop that rewards those who climb to the top with magnificent views over Dartmoor. According to legend, these rocks used to be hunting dogs, …

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4.30 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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4.87 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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8.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

1.70 km

1.59 km

1.18 km

126 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

1.71 km

1.59 km

1.24 km

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

11°C

6°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 52.0 km/h

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Comments

May 3, 2024,Manaton, Bowerman's Nose & Hound Tor loop — Dartmoor National Park

Some spectacular views from the tors of the surrounding countryside and other tors. A few long segments of single lane road which is a shame but it did make for quicker and easier going to the next highlight.
Some quite taxing uphill sections that go on a way but generally we'll worth the effort