Blackingstone Rock

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Blackingstone Rock

355 m · 1,165 ft

Blackingstone Rock

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Blackingstone Rock

355 m · 1,165 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0). Tor details: Tors of DartmoorHeight355 m1,165 ft
Grid RefSX 78646 85593
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Blackingstone Rock is a huge dome of granite near Moretonhampstead that can be seen for miles around. Steps lead up its side to a flat top dotted with rock basins.

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Rock & Ground

Single great granite dome with weathered basins on top.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance3.2 mi5.1 km
Ascent160 m520 ft
Time1h 30mwalking
StartBlackingstone Rock parkingSX 7864 8567
Directions

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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