Hound Tor

Hound Tor is certainly worth a visit. It is reputed to be the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles story and has often been used for location filming; a version of "Hound of the Baskervilles" was one of these.

At the base of the tor are the remains of an abandoned medieval village. It is believed that the village was abandoned due to plague in the fourteenth century. Granite tors are the defining feature of Dartmoor, and Hound Tor is certainly an impressive example. If you can face the climb to the top you will be rewarded with a view of the great expanse that is Dartmoor- if the weather’s in your favour anyway!

All year, although not recommended in poor weather.
Facilities: Dogs Allowed, Visitor Centre, Walks,
Bus route available with a walk. Cycling and walking routes available from other areas of Dartmoor.
Hound Tor is certainly worth a visit. It is reputed to be the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles story and has often been used for location filming; a version of "Hound of the Baskervilles" was one of these.

Opening Times

2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Road Directions

Leave the A38 at Drumbridges Roundabout, signed for Bovey Tracey. Follow signs to Haytor. Pass this and Saddle Tor on the right. After crossing a cattle grid and passing a left turn for Ashburton, take the next right, signed Hound Tor. After a mile is a car park. Hound Tor is the obvious Tor to the right of the road.