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    Hikes/United Kingdom/England/Dartmoor National Park

    Chagford and Kestor Rocks Walk

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2.5-4h
    Distance
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    9.0 km
    Elevation
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    399 m
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    Chagford and Kestor Rocks Walk

    Walking the Chagford and Kestor Rocks Trail is a great adventure in Dartmoor National Park that will see you leave the charming town behind for a lovely countryside walk. While out on the trail, you will traverse the open countryside and climb uphill across the moor to reach the vantage point atop Kestor Rocks, where you will enjoy stunning views overlooking the surrounding area. There is a bit of elevation gain throughout the walk; however, the views from the rocks are truly beautiful.

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    Route Description for Chagford and Kestor Rocks Walk

    The Chagford and Kestor Rocks Walk is a popular trail in Dartmoor National Park for those walkers that want to experience stunning views of the picturesque countryside for only a moderate amount of effort. Along the trail, you will leave the town of Chagford behind and traverse the open farmland to the west, eventually transitioning onto the moor as you climb uphill to the rocky summit viewpoint atop Kestor Rocks. After taking in the sweeping views across the surrounding moor and rolling green hills, simply head back along the same trail for the return leg of the walk.

    Getting to the Chagford and Kestor Rocks Walk Trailhead

    To reach the trailhead for the Chagford and Kestor Rocks Walk from Moretonhampstead, head north on Station Road for 4.7 km and turn left onto B3206. Follow this for 2.4 km and turn right onto Mill Street, continuing on for 21 m to arrive at the starting point of the walk.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      Year-Round

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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