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Princetown via Black Tor Dartmoor – 6.1 Mile Circular Walks

6.1 mile circular walk starting from Princetown in Dartmoor via Black Tor and South Hesary.

Distance: 6.1 miles
Time: 2 hours
Elevation: 446 foot
Terrain: Pavement, Tracks and Footpaths.
Map: OS Explorer OL28 – Dartmoor
Start Point: Princetown Car Park
End Point: Princetown Car Park

A 4.5 mile circular walking route. This walk starts from Princetown.

Princetown is the highest village within Dartmoor National Park, and just about at its heart. It is the home of Dartmoor Prison, once incarcerating category A criminals such as the Cray brothers. But Princetown is now known for a good many other, more amenable assets. Dartmoor Brewery is situated within the village, concocting beers such as Jail Ale and Dartmoor IPA.

Map - Princetown, Dartmoor, Devon - 6.1 Mile Circular Walks
Princetown via Black Tor Dartmoor – 6.1 Mile Circular Walks