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Haytor in search of a lost village
 

There is much more to Haytor than a steep climb to the Tor and back again!

Old tramway with granite tracks
Quarry producing stone for London
Start of Templer Way

Walk 1

Walk 1 (3.4 miles) Time:1h 30 mins

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 tramway to haytor
Tramway To Haytor
   
A This very dramatic,pleasant and fairly easy walk starts at the Car Park; it follows a small track on left of the Bovey Tracey road to a turn off into the village of Haytor Vale.
B Follow signs to the Rock.

C About 100m before the pub the walk bears left into a bridlepath.

D After a while you join the Templer Way towards Haytor.and a old tramway to the quarry. Along here stones were transported to build the arches of London Bridge and the steps to the British Museum.
E You almost seem to be heading towards a forgotten settlement surrounding the majestic Tor.

F The quarry resembles a nature reserve with water lilies gracing its pools.
G From here the climb to Haytor (454 m) is steady crossing a most dramatic landscape with spectacular views all around.
There is one steep descent.
(donation) Car Park next to Information Centre
haytor quarry
Haytor Quarry
 Point of InterestOld tramway with granite tracks
Quarry producing stone for London
Start of Templer Way
 parking(donation) Car Park next to Information Centre
   
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 Walks near Haytor:
    
 Bovey Tracey
This popular and fairly easy walk follows well maintained footpaths through the beautiful Parke estate,near Bovey Tracey,now belonging to the National Trust.
    
   
 Lustleigh
Delightful walks from a very picturesque village into a most unspoilt and dramatic part of Devon
    
    
 Manaton
An invigorating but most enjoyable walk from Lustleigh to Manaton & Hunter's Tor following mainly public footpaths.
    
  Widecombe in the Moor
 Two walks from Uncle Tom Cobley's village with extensive views exploring Tors , gift and tea shops and perhaps a pub!
    
 Dartmoor Walks
Carefully selected walks with easy car access!
    

Walk 2

Walk 2 Hayor and Hound Tor (4.9 miles) Time:2h

Hay Tor and Hound Tor
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 Quite a strenuous but rewarding walk ideal for a sunny day!
It includes several climbs and descents combining three Tors :
  Hound Tor, the one looking perhaps like a pack of hounds, offers magnificent views and overlooks the remains of a deserted medieval village.A good place for a picnic as it is exactly half way.
  
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