Haytor Rocks – Pil Tor loop from River Ashburn

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Haytor Rocks – Pil Tor loop from River Ashburn

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Haytor Rocks – Pil Tor loop from River Ashburn

01:28

11.6km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.91 km

Rippon Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from Rippon Tor are absolutely spectacular. As it's a little more challenging to get to than Haytor, you can enjoy this spot in relative solitude, too. While many …

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3.38 km

Saddle Tor boasts delightful views over the surrounding moorland, as well as of its more famous neighbour, Haytor. It might not be as large as Haytor, but plenty of fun can be had climbing the rocks of Saddle Tor.

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4.80 km

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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5.42 km

Haytor Quarry Pond with Water Lilies

Highlight • Lake

Dartmoor has a fascinating industrial past and its myriad disused quarries are some of the clearest evidence. Just to the east of the phenomenal Haytor Rocks, lies Haytor Quarry. Part …

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8.73 km

Hemsworthy Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

A spectacular rolling road section along here from Hay Tor to Hemsworthy Gate and from Hemsworthy Gate towards Widecombe, with smooth tarmac and incredible moorland views.

The gate refers to …

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9.28 km

Top Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Top Tor is located high on Blackslade Down. It is an easy tor to scramble up and affords wonderful views over Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Haytor Rocks.

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9.56 km

Pil Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pil Tor is an impressive rock formation that affords terrific views over the rugged Dartmoor landscape, especially over Haytor, Saddle Tor and Widecombe in the Moor. It's relatively challenging and therefore great fun to scramble upon.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

2.24 km

879 m

Surfaces

8.55 km

1.65 km