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Moretonhampstead Village – Mardon Down loop from Moretonhampstead

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Moretonhampstead Village – Mardon Down loop from Moretonhampstead

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Moretonhampstead Village – Mardon Down loop from Moretonhampstead

01:50

6.31km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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27 m

Baskervilles Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A fantastic little cafe that sells ice creams, sandwiches, coffee and cakes.

There's a nice outdoor seating area out front and bike racks to store your bike securely whilst seated.

The staff are very friendly too.

Tip by

135 m

Moretonhampstead Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely little Dartmoor town. Bakery van on Tuesdays and Saturdays! Also a zero waste shop with ideal vegan trail snacks.

Tip by

165 m

War Memorial to the Fallen of World War I and World War II

Highlight • Monument

Impressive memorial - as they all are - for these who fell in the two Worldwars.

Tip by

1.50 km

Winding Downhill Trail in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

If in doubt, flat out. I will

Tip by

1.66 km

Mardon Down Bridleway Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Out of Moretonhampstead, take this steep bridleway up, up and up to Mardon Down. It's a hard ride (and/or push) to get up there, but you'll be amazed at how quickly you gain the elevation, and hence views.

Tip by

2.55 km

Mardon Down

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful views overlooking Moretonhampstead. Heathland paths good to walk in all conditions. Also great place for a little wild camp!

Tip by

6.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

1.32 km

557 m

424 m

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

1.73 km

928 m

250 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

19°C

13°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Moretonhampstead Village – Mardon Down loop from Moretonhampstead

Baskervilles Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop

Moretonhampstead Village

War Memorial to the Fallen of World War I and World War II

Winding Downhill Trail in Dartmoor National Park

Mardon Down Bridleway Ascent

Mardon Down

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