Hound Tor and Hamel Down loop from Widecombe – Dartmoor National Park

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Widecombe In The Moor

Hound Tor and Hamel Down loop from Widecombe – Dartmoor National Park

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Hound Tor and Hamel Down loop from Widecombe – Dartmoor National Park

01:46

14.2km

350m

Running

The pretty village of Widecombe nestles in a steep-sided valley surrounded by high tors and moorland ridgelines. With its traditional Devon longhouses, pubs, cafes and 14th-century church arranged around a central village green, it makes a great base for running adventures. This Tour takes in a tough but enjoyable loop…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.79 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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5.30 km

Jay's Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

Kitty Jay is said to have been a servant girl at one of the nearby farms. Her lover betrayed her, distancing himself from her when they found out that she …

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9.20 km

Hamel Down

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hamel Down is the large area of moorland running from Grimspound in the north to Wind Tor in the south. It's a long, wide ridge with many paths and trails …

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14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

3.75 km

3.73 km

2.12 km

761 m

Surfaces

8.45 km

2.17 km

1.94 km

1.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

11°C

49 %

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Comments

January 2, 2024

The pretty village of Widecombe nestles in a steep-sided valley surrounded by high tors and moorland ridgelines. With its traditional Devon longhouses, pubs, cafes and 14th-century church arranged around a central village green, it makes a great base for running adventures. This Tour takes in a tough