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Postbridge & Fernworthy Reservoir loop — Dartmoor National Park

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Postbridge & Fernworthy Reservoir loop — Dartmoor National Park

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Postbridge & Fernworthy Reservoir loop — Dartmoor National Park

06:00

21.7km

380m

Hiking

Embark on the Postbridge & Fernworthy Reservoir loop, a difficult 13.5-mile (21.7 km) hike in Dartmoor National Park that challenges you with 1256 feet (383 metres) of elevation gain over approximately 6 hours. This route guides you through varied terrain, from untouched moorland to dense forest paths and the tranquil…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.69 km

Hartland Tor

Highlight • Summit

Hartland Tor is not overly famous and is usually only visited by those en route to the picturesque East Dart Waterfall or Sittaford Tor. It is a lovely place to …

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5.22 km

Grey Wethers Stone Circles

Highlight • Historical Site

This magnificent double stone circle is located at the foot of Sittaford Tor. With an eerie atmosphere and glorious views, the energy of this place will fill up your senses. To read about the Grey Wethers legend, visit: dartmoor.gov.uk/learning/dartmoor-legends/the-legend-of-grey-wethers.

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8.02 km

Fernworthy Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

Fernworthy Stone Circle is an impressive Bronze Age monument that stands in a clearing within a Forestry Commission plantation about half a mile west of Fernworthy reservoir.

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8.94 km

Fernworthy Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is more of a plantation but there is lots to explore here from routes along Fernworthy Reservoir to stone circles in the woods. There is parking in the middle …

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10.2 km

Fernworthy Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Fernworthy Reservoir is home to myriad wildlife and boasts ancient stone cairns, hut circles and a submerged clapper bridge. The lake provides important wildlife habitats for many rare species including …

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10.7 km

Fernworthy Dam

Highlight • Lake

Fernworthy Reservoir's impressive dam is unmissable as you hike around the water. Made of stone with huge steps, it's particularly amazing when water is cascading over it. If you catch …

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21.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

5.58 km

472 m

443 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.52 km

3.17 km

368 m

235 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Postbridge & Fernworthy Reservoir loop — Dartmoor National Park

Hartland Tor

Grey Wethers Stone Circles

Fernworthy Stone Circle

Fernworthy Forest

Fernworthy Reservoir

Fernworthy Dam

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