Haytor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Haytor

457 m · 1,499 ft

Haytor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Haytor

457 m · 1,499 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0). Tor details: Tors of DartmoorHeight457 m1,499 ft
Grid RefSX 75718 77048
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Haytor, also called Haytor Rocks, is one of the best known tors on Dartmoor, a pair of huge granite masses on the eastern edge of the moor above Haytor Vale. Steps cut into the rock in the 19th century lead up the main pile.

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Rock & Ground

Granite, in two large masses.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance6.4 mi10.3 km
Ascent350 m1,150 ft
Time3h 05mwalking
Start & FinishHaytorSX 7541 7644 · circular route
Directions

Also on this route: Rippon Tor, Saddle Tor, Buckland Beacon

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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