Circular walk from Haytor Upper Car Park to Hound Tor

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Overview

Walk up to Haytor Rocks, then we cross Becka Brook to Hound Tor, drop down to Hound Tor Medieval Settlement, decend to the clapper bridge at Becka Brook, a steep path climbs up to Smallacombe Rocks then back to the car park.

Bring a warm drink and seating pad for coffee stop. Dogs on lead. walking poles helpful. Can be muddy.

Please book by text to walk leader

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 354.2m / 1162ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 77010 77813
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 9XS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Haytor Upper Carpark

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