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Hound Tor

Manaton, United Kingdom

History

A jagged granite tor with the low walls of a deserted medieval village in the hollow just below it. Park in the small car park on the Haytor to Manaton road and walk up in about ten minutes.

Nearest town
Manaton, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.5970, -3.7760

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Summerhill FarmCampsite
    9 km from Hound Tor
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Three Hares CampsiteCampsite
    13 km from Hound Tor
    TentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Teign Valley Barley MeadowCampsite
    13 km from Hound Tor · 60 pitches
    ElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Exeter RacecourseMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Hound Tor · 111 pitches
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  • Beare MillMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Hound Tor · 8 pitches
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  • Langstone Manor ParkCampsite
    23 km from Hound Tor
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hound Tor?

Hound Tor is in Manaton, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.5970, -3.7760. It is about 3 km from Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

Can you camp near Hound Tor?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cockingford Campsite, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 106 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hound Tor?

Hound Tor is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dartmoor: granite tors and clapper bridges.

What is there to see near Hound Tor?

Places worth a stop nearby: Haytor Rocks (2 km), Dartmeet (9 km), Postbridge clapper bridge (9 km) and Tarr Steps (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Hound Tor?

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)