Houndtor, Bowermans Nose and Lustliegh Cleave

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Overview

We park at Hound Tor car park. Heading towards Bowerman’s Nose, through Hayne Down and to Manaton for tea break. Then into the Cleave, past Foxworthy to Hunters Tor for lunch, enjoying the spectacular views all around. We then head along the Downs to Sharpitor and then descend to the pretty little cobbled humpback bridge where we cross before climbing back up through Houndtor Wood past Becky Falls on to Greator Rocks and over Hound Tor back to the car park.

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:: 762m / 2500ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 73952 79199
Nearest postcode:: TQ13 9XG
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park at Hound Tor Car Park

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