Longaford Tor and Wistman’s Wood Circular Walk
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Route Description for Longaford Tor and Wistman’s Wood Circular Walk
If you are interested in laidback adventures that travel past a forest that may or may not be haunted, then the Longaford Tor and Wistman’s Wood Circular Walk is just the outing for you. This fun route will lead you across the rugged terrain of the moor and see you climb uphill to the summit of Longaford Tor for a great sightline across Dartmoor. From there, you will descend the hillside and make your way south, passing by the eerie expanse of Wistman’s Wood. This forest is filled with gnarled trees that are hundreds of years old and is one of the last remaining swathes of a forest that once covered all of Dartmoor. Local traditions suggest that it is haunted, and it might as well be, as there is a population of venomous adders that inhabit the area!
Getting to the Longaford Tor and Wistman’s Wood Circular Walk Trailhead
To reach the trailhead for the Longaford Tor and Wistman’s Wood Circular Walk from Princetown, drive northeast on Two Bridges Road/B3212 for 1.4mi and turn right onto B3357. Follow this for 0.3mi and turn left onto B3212. After 0.6mi, you will find a layby for parking on the left.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
Year-Round
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Circuit
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