Haytor Rocks
Haytor Vale, United Kingdom
A granite tor at 457 m on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, a short uphill walk from the car parks on the B3387. Views reach the Teign estuary and the sea, and the old granite tramway runs just to the north.
Haytor Rocks rise on the eastern edge of Dartmoor near Haytor Vale; the highest point is 457 m. It is an “avenue” tor, where the granite between two rock groups has weathered away. From the top the view stretches over the Teign estuary to the coast. Granite was quarried on the northern slopes from 1820 to 1919, among other uses for the rebuilding of London Bridge. The Haytor Granite Tramway carried the stone to the Stover Canal from 1820 to 1858, and its tracks, made of granite blocks, can still be seen today.
The national park visitor centre is near the lower car park on the B3387, about 3 miles (just under 5 km) west of Bovey Tracey; from there you walk to the rocks. A walk of about 4.8 km takes roughly an hour and a half to Hound Tor. In summer the Haytor Hoppa bus runs on Saturdays (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Haytor Vale, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 50.5793, -3.7556
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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- Beare MillMotorhome stopover23 km from Haytor Rocks · 8 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Langstone Manor ParkCampsite24 km from Haytor RocksTentsCaravansShowersToilets
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Haytor Rocks?
Haytor Rocks is in Haytor Vale, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.5793, -3.7556. It is about 4 km from Widecombe-in-the-Moor.
Can you camp near Haytor Rocks?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cockingford Campsite, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 102 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Haytor Rocks?
Haytor Rocks is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dartmoor: granite tors and clapper bridges.
What is there to see near Haytor Rocks?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hound Tor (2 km), Dartmeet (9 km), Postbridge clapper bridge (11 km) and Tarr Steps (56 km).
When is the best time to visit Haytor Rocks?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)