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    Hikes/United Kingdom/England/Dartmoor National Park

    Hameldown and Hound Tor Circular Walk

    Difficulty
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    Hard
    Duration
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    6-8.5h
    Distance
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    22.4 km
    Elevation
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    709 m
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    Hameldown and Hound Tor Circular Walk

    Walking the Hameldown and Hound Tor Circular Trail is a lengthy undertaking in Dartmoor National Park; however, it will allow you to fully appreciate the rugged nature of the landscape within the region. Along the route, you will make a number of ascents and descents across several rugged tors, passing by several charming villages and historical sites in the process. If you don’t mind spending a full day on the trails, then there is no better way to experience the picturesque Devon countryside.

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    Route Description for Hameldown and Hound Tor Circular Walk

    The Hameldown and Hound Tor Circular Walk is an amazing long-distance adventure that features some challenging terrain and several elevation gains, making it more suitable for seasoned walkers than beginners or those travelling with children. The route sets out from Haytor Vale and travels to the northwest to pass by the Haytor Quarry before traversing the undulating terrain to the southwest. After passing through several charming villages and traversing Hameldown Tor, you will visit the late Bronze Age site of Grimspound and follow the trail as it turns to the east. From here, you will walk across the summit of Hound Tor and pass through the abandoned Medieval village nearby, completing the return leg of the walk across the rugged landscape of the moor to arrive back at the car park.

    Getting to the Hameldown and Hound Tor Circular Walk Trailhead

    To reach the car park for the Hameldown and Hound Tor Circular Walk from Widecombe in the Moor, head to the northeast for 5.8 km along B3387 and turn right to arrive at the trailhead.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      March-November

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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