Hameldown Tor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Hameldown Tor

529 m · 1,736 ft

Hameldown Tor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Hameldown Tor

529 m · 1,736 ft

Tor details: Tors of DartmoorHeight529 m1,736 ft
Grid RefSX 7031 8057
OS MapOL28OS Explorer

Hameldown Tor is the high point at the northern end of the Hamel Down ridge, above the Bronze Age settlement of Grimspound. The Two Moors Way follows the ridge, and a trig point marks the top.

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Rock & Ground

Granite.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance3.7 mi5.9 km
Ascent220 m720 ft
Time1h 48mwalking
StartGrimspound (Natsworthy road)SX 6970 8089
Directions

Also on this route: Hookney Tor

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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