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OSM map layer · LineString
50.52, -3.96 · rel 7225044
50.52, -3.96 · rel 7225044
Abbot's Way
35,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Devon · 50.52°N ·
3.96°W
35,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× summit
10× ruins
1× monument
1× viewpoint
North Hessary Tor
summit ·
on the route
35,3 km
100%
South Hessary Tor
summit ·
38 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Rundelstone Tor
summit ·
40 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Settlements
ruins ·
102 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Herne Hole Tor
summit ·
158 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Pixies Cross
ruins ·
169 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Feather Tor
summit ·
173 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Bedford Estate Office
monument ·
210 m off route
35,3 km
100%
T-A Boundary Stone
ruins ·
211 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Arch of Abbey Cloisters
ruins ·
228 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Great Gnats Head
summit ·
228 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Cist
ruins ·
284 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Cist
ruins ·
287 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Cist
ruins ·
300 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Warrens (Pillow mounds)
ruins ·
305 m off route
35,3 km
100%
The Pimple
viewpoint ·
322 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Stinger's Hill
summit ·
323 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Tin Workings
ruins ·
330 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Warrens
ruins ·
345 m off route
35,3 km
100%
Hollow Tor
summit ·
396 m off route
35,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Abbot's Way is 35.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Abbot's Way takes approximately 8h 48min to complete.
No, Abbot's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Abbot's Way starts near coordinates 50.4922, -3.778.
Abbot's Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.