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Butterdon Hill Summit – Piles Copse loop from Ivybridge

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Butterdon Hill Summit – Piles Copse loop from Ivybridge

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Butterdon Hill Summit – Piles Copse loop from Ivybridge

04:22

14.8km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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3.72 km

Butterdon Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Butterdon Hill is a summit in the southern region of Dartmoor National Park.

The hill features the remains of a small stone circle and a stone row, too. From the …

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4.42 km

Hangershell Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.04 km

Stone Row

Archaeological Site

7.98 km

Piles Copse

Highlight • Forest

Piles Copse is a magical place and rare living-link to prehistoric times. Hidden high on the wild and lonely moors, the ancient oak woodland is like something from a fairytale; …

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9.63 km

Hut Circles and Enclosure

Archaeological Site

10.6 km

Harford Moor Gate

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Vehicle access to the Harford Moor Gate car park has been closed as of February 2021 to control footfall on this area of the moor as the sward and soil …

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10.9 km

Bronze Age Hut Circles, Dartmoor National Park

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Outlines of 9 hut circles dating back to the Bronze Age (likely around 1700BC onwards) with low stone walls or banks enclosing an internal circular floor area. These would have …

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11.0 km

Butter Brook Crossing

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The Butter Brook Crossing is a tranquil spot immediately southwest of the reservoir where the path meets the flow of Butter Brook. It's perfect for a peaceful rest stop, but …

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

2.59 km

1.24 km

1.11 km

277 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

3.75 km

2.15 km

1.99 km

510 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Butterdon Hill Summit – Piles Copse loop from Ivybridge

Butterdon Hill Summit

Hangershell Rock

Piles Copse

Harford Moor Gate

Bronze Age Hut Circles, Dartmoor National Park

Butter Brook Crossing

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