Haytor Rocks
Dartmoor's most famous granite tors. A 10-minute walk from the car park leads to the top, with views across the Devon hills to the coast.
Haytor Rocks sits at about 457 metres and is the most striking and most accessible tor in eastern Dartmoor. Two huge granite pillars rise at the top, and you can climb them using old steps cut into the rock. On a clear day, you can see the coast at Torquay and Teignmouth.
The surrounding moorland is home to wild Dartmoor ponies and sheep. To the north, you will find the 19th-century granite tramway, paved with granite blocks, and a disused quarry with its pond. Together they make a loop of about 5 kilometres.
It is free to visit. There is a roadside car park and a visitor centre. The summit is windy, and in fog, take care with your bearings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Becky Falls
- Hound Tor
- Widecombe-in-the-Moor
- Grimspound
- Buckfast Abbey
- Canonteign Falls
- Fingle Bridge
- Dartmeet