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Tavistock Group

We are the Tavistock Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is the same walk that was underutilised in May!

Starting from Swallerton Gate we head to Bonehill Rocks and continue south via Top and Pil tors to just before the Cold East Cross car park. Here we head north to Rippon Tor and then on good green tracks to Saddle Tor, Haytor Rocks and Holwell Tor. Crossing Blackhill we join the tramway below Greator Rocks before heading up a steep hill to pass under Hound Tor back to the start.

Sunday, 24 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This is a moderate, attractive walk visiting some of the best known Dartmoor tors. Few steepm hills before the last stretch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 73900 79401
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 9XQ
what3words:
supply.scooters.changing
Start time:
10:00 am

Parking at Swallerton Gate car park. If coming from Tavistock ask leader about potential lifts.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking