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Choose from a range of places to stay, including Ilsington Country House Hotel, near Haytor Vale. Perfect location to explore the east of Dartmoor National Park including Haytor Rocks and Widecombe in the Moor.

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Holwell Tor, Devon

Located in Haytor Vale, Devon, South West England, England
As pointed out in our Haytor Rocks listing, the area around Haytor Vale and the B3387 in the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park is exceedingly popular
One way to explore the beauty of this area without excessive crowds is to head for Holwell Tor and then Smallacombe Rocks. We've walked into this area from the car parks by Saddle Tor on many occasions but you can also pretty much follow the course of one of the old tramways, running from Haytor Quarries and the large car park at Haytor National Park Visitor Centre, to get here. Use the Ordnance Survey OL28 'Dartmoor' map for further information
We'd particularly recommend heading to Holwell Tor in Autumn when the bracken rusts and the trees begin to turn in Houndtor Wood and across the way in Lustleigh Cleave to the north. The views and colours are intoxicating
The very distinctive church tower you'll see to the north is Manaton St Winifred Church. Hound Tor (East Dartmoor) is to the north west and the large tor beyond that is Easdon
Read our summary guide to Dartmoor to learn more about the National Park. We'd also suggest you read our other guides to Devon, South Devon and The English Riviera
By James Penman

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Holwell Quarries, Devon

Located in Haytor Vale, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

Explore Haytor Down and you'll come across granite tramways. These were used to transport granite from the moors down to the Devon coast where it was then shipped to destinations such as London. Clearly, the granite need...

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Holwell Quarries Hut, Devon

Located in Haytor Vale, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

Holwell Tor is a scatter of granite on the western flank of Haytor Down as it dips to Becka Brook in Holwell Valley. There are quarries blasted from the north and west faces of the tor. During the blasting process, quarr...

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Haytor Down Granite Tramways, Devon

Located in Haytor Vale, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

In addition to its extreme natural beauty, the area around Haytor Rocks in the east of Dartmoor National Park is also historically fascinating. The location of former quarries, granite rock from the area was used to buil...

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Ilsington Country House Hotel, Newton Abbot (Hotel)

Approximately 2.0 miles away.

Total Rooms: 25; Rates: £95 - £140 Per Night

Nestled amid 10 acres of private grounds, on the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, this family-run hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of South Devon...

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Silver Wood Barn (Cottage)

Approximately 2.3 miles away.

Rates: £505 - £1,034 Per Week

Set in a pretty moorland village 2 miles from Haytor Rock this imaginatively converted ancient stone barn offers very comfortable spacious accommodation. Enjoying stunning views over an unspoilt valley it is only 3 minut...

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The Old Stables (Cottage)

Approximately 2.4 miles away.

Rates: £708 - £1,672 Per Week

This superb barn conversion boasts stunning countryside views a secluded patio (pictured) for alfresco dining and a large garden as well an ideal holiday location adjoining another property in a delightful moorland villa...

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