Haytor Quarry
A leisurely walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Dartmoor in Devon, England, about 4.50km (2.80 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:30h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
142m (465ft)
Descent
123m (403ft)
Max. Elevation
430m (1410ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
265m (868ft)
Start & End
Haytor
Distance
4.50km
(2.8mi)
(2.8mi)
Duration
~1:30h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by bjennymoore on 21 Dec 2010
This is a walk around the old quarries of Haytor, following the routes of the old tram tracks: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haytor_Granite_Tramway
From Haytor Tourist Information car park, cross the road and go right of the Tor. Go through gate to old disused granite quarry, come back out and carry on to the right of the quarry and follow the concrete tramway in various directions.
Buses don't run to Haytor Vale every day, but between April and October you can use the Haytor Hoppa (www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/Â - search for 'Haytor Hoppa')
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Waypoints
OS Grid SX773771
Start in Haytor Vale, just outside the National Park border.
OS Grid SX768775
The Templer Way follows the old disused tramway on to Haytor Down and towards the quarries.
About 0.61 km (~0.38 miles) from 
OS Grid SX753774
Follow the course of the tram, which used to ferry the rocks from Haytor Rocks down to the village below.
About 1.45 km (~0.9 miles) from 
OS Grid SX757770
Head up to the rocks to see the source. Well worth some time spent playing on the rocks.
About 0.53 km (~0.33 miles) from 
OS Grid SX760774
On your way back to the Templer Way, you pass one of the old disused quarries.
About 0.52 km (~0.32 miles) from 
OS Grid SX768774
Retrace your steps back to the village.
About 0.79 km (~0.49 miles) from 
Haytor Vale againOS Grid SX770772
Back to the village for the bus home.
About 0.30 km (~0.19 miles) from 
