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Combestone Tor – Venford Reservoir loop from Holne

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Combestone Tor – Venford Reservoir loop from Holne

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Combestone Tor – Venford Reservoir loop from Holne

03:26

12.3km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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Parking

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4.60 km

Combestone Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dartmoor is home to more than 160 tors but Combestone Tor is one of the easiest to access by bike and car as the road passes right by. Not only …

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5.69 km

The Hamlyn’s (Holne Moor) leat takeoff is from the O Brook. For much of its journey on the high moor, it runs parallel with the Wheal Emma Leat. It still runs and cascades into the Holy Brook (via Great Combe).

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6.58 km

Combestone Farm

Highlight • Structure

8.95 km

Venford Waterfalls

Highlight • Forest

Higher Waterfall at Venford

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8.96 km

Higher Waterfall, Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Forest

it's an indistinct path in the autumn

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9.58 km

Venford Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Free to park, there is another on the other side of the dam. This one has a barista coffee van on Sundays 11am-4pm May to end September

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10.5 km

Venford Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Hidden amongst the sprawling moorland of Dartmoor National Park, this is a lovely spot to explore. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful woodland, moors and winding rivers where you can …

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

4.37 km

704 m

158 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

567 m

370 m

240 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Combestone Tor – Venford Reservoir loop from Holne

Horn's Cross

Combestone Tor

Hamlyn's Leat

Combestone Farm

Venford Waterfalls

Higher Waterfall, Dartmoor National Park

Venford Car Park

Venford Reservoir

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