Bench Tor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Bench Tor

323 m · 1,060 ft

Bench Tor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Bench Tor

323 m · 1,060 ft

Tor details: Tors of DartmoorHeight323 m1,060 ft
Grid RefSX 6920 7158
OS MapOL28OS Explorer

Bench Tor is a ridge of rock piles high above the gorge of the River Dart below Dartmeet, with one of the finest valley views on the moor. It is an easy walk from Venford Reservoir.

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Rock & Ground

Several granite piles along a ridge above the Dart.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance6.7 mi10.8 km
Ascent280 m920 ft
Time3h 06mwalking
Start & FinishVenford Reservoir car parkSX 6922 7049 · circular route
Directions

Also on this route: Ryder's Hill

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

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