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Saddle Tor – Haytor Vale Climb loop from Bickington

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Saddle Tor – Haytor Vale Climb loop from Bickington

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Saddle Tor – Haytor Vale Climb loop from Bickington

02:49

38.3km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.4 km

St Andrew's Church, Ashburton

Highlight • Religious Site

A wonderful, lively church with a churchyard.

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12.6 km

Rafikis Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is SUCH an amazing place with exceptional lunches, cakes and coffee. There's lots of seating inside, a garden out back and they're happy for bikes to be brought in …

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14.8 km

Ashburton to Haytor Climb

Highlight • Trail

For those who like hills this is a tough climb! Worth it at the top though!

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21.1 km

Saddle Tor boasts delightful views over the surrounding moorland, as well as of its more famous neighbour, Haytor. It might not be as large as Haytor, but plenty of fun can be had climbing the rocks of Saddle Tor.

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23.0 km

Haytor Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

The visitor center is well located for the start of a walk to the iconic Haytor Rocks and other walks throughout this part of Dartmoor.

There are toilets, a parking …

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23.1 km

Haytor Vale Climb

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Haytor Vale climb heads from Bovey Tracey up to Dartmoor but of course can also be descended the other way.

It is sheltered down in Bovey Tracey but you …

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25.0 km

Kiln Brake

Forest

28.6 km

Cafe 3 Sixty

Highlight • Cafe

Having spent the best part of the last 100 years as a garage and workshop, the owners of Cafe 3 Sixty have transformed the building into a wonderful spot for …

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31.1 km

Bovey Heathland Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

36.7 km

Granny Pat's Plant Shop and Refreshments

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely friendly plant sales and refreshments

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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

1.06 km

764 m

713 m

705 m

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

4.31 km

1.07 km

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saddle Tor – Haytor Vale Climb loop from Bickington

St Andrew's Church, Ashburton

Rafikis Café

Ashburton to Haytor Climb

Saddle Tor

Haytor Visitor Centre

Haytor Vale Climb

Cafe 3 Sixty

Granny Pat's Plant Shop and Refreshments

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