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Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

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South West England
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Okehampton Hamlets

Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

Moderate

4.9

(97)

380

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Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

03:40

12.1km

400m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging yet rewarding hike through Dartmoor National Park with the Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir. This moderate route spans 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and involves a significant elevation gain of 1318 feet (402 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 39 minutes to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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3.61 km

West Mill Tor

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If you are hiking to Yes Tor, don't pass by West Mill Tor without a visit. It almost looks like the ruins of a castle and is very recognisable.

The …

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4.67 km

Yes Tor summit

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The second highest point in Dartmoor National Park offers stunning vistas of North Devon and Cornwall. Note: it is close to a military range, so check for firing times before …

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5.66 km

High Willhays summit

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The highest point on Dartmoor and the highest summit south of the Brecon Beacons. Very accessible and an easy hike for most people to do. The best thing is the …

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7.53 km

Black Tor

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Black Tor is made from three different rocky outcrops and the view from up here is simply stunning. Especially to Sourton Tors and Shelstone Tor in the north west.

Black …

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9.46 km

Meldon Reservoir

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This is a great spot for peace and quiet and the bird life is excellent. With a path that runs the full length of the reservoir, this is a great …

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9.61 km

View of Meldon Reservoir

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Follow this path to go to Black-a-tor.
Amazing views to the reservoir
Closer to the Dam there is a picnic area with tables.

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12.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.67 km

4.13 km

258 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

4.32 km

1.78 km

286 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Trail Reviews

Skye
May 11, 2023, Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

For all those who want to walk this route: it's best to take hiking rubber boots! Or particularly waterproof hiking shoes with a high shaft! Due to the very large amounts of water (it hadn't rained in the morning) we struggled with the paths! We constantly had to look for other paths because they were actually flooded, stop, search first or avoid a semi-wild herd of cows with young animals that were lying in the middle. All in all, we were on the move for 3 1/2 hours, but with a break and always making sure we went, we needed a total of 6 1/2 hours!! Plan a full day for the hike, otherwise it is beautiful!!

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Dan Witcombe
April 29, 2023, Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir

@Rhys This is an incredible walk! Well and truly worth it!

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