Pil Tor – Bell Tor loop from River Ashburn

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Pil Tor – Bell Tor loop from River Ashburn

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Pil Tor – Bell Tor loop from River Ashburn

02:16

17.8km

540m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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2.37 km

Tunhill Rocks Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This collection of granite rocks overlooks the beautiful village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor in the Dartmoor National Park.

The rocks are thought to be the inspiration of the fictional 'Dream Tor' described in author and poet Beatrice Chase's novel.

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2.77 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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4.39 km

Bonehill Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easily accessible rock formation, great to scramble around on and offering some of the best bouldering and climbing on Dartmoor.

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5.02 km

Bell Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bell Tor is a small rocky outcrop located on Bonehill Down with great views overlooking the picture postcard village Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

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5.40 km

Chinkwell Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this tor you are treated to spectacular views over eastern Dartmoor, including Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks. Hamel Down dominates to the west.

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11.3 km

Hameldown Beacon

Highlight • Summit

Nice place for a walk in Dartmoor

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14.5 km

St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor

Highlight • Religious Site

Know as the Cathedral of the Moor, Widecombe's pretty St Pancras church is quite something to behold. Its tower is 120-foot (37 m) high and can be seen fro considerable …

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