Cosdon Hill Circular Hike (AVOIDING LIVE FIRING RANGES)
Dartmoor National Park
Circular hike passing through Tor's such as Higher, Knattaborough, Oke, Steeperton, Wild, Little Hound and Cosdon Beacon
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 520 m
- Descent
- 514 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 270 m
- High Point
- 547 m
- Gradient
- 8˚
Starting at Belstone car park, you will begin the hike by passing through Belstone Village and ascending higher tor, following the route around to Knattaborough and then Oke.
Description
Crossing over the river Taw, you will climb to the top of Steeperton, before continuing on to Wild Tor. You can now safely camp around this area as you are well clear of any firing ranges.
Continue on to Little Hound Tor and through to Cosdon Beacon where you will begin to descent back down towards Belstone Village to complete the circular.
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Water features