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Description
Haytor Rocks is on high moorland, during the summer months particularly on days with good weather this site is Dartmoor's busiest. The good news is most people tend to only get as far as the rocks themselves. So a walk further North to areas that are quieter is better for birds, there are numerous footpaths in the area making it possible to have long or shorter walks.
Details
Access
The A38 (here called the Devon Expressway) runs between Exeter (to the East) and Plymouth (to the West), runs very close to the town of Bovey Tracey. Turn off A38 (near Heathfield) onto A382 to Bovey Tracey, on reaching Bovey Tracey turn Left at roundabout onto B3387 signed Haytor/Widdicombe, after approximately 1 mile fork Left and continue on B3387, the road gradually rises until Haytor Rocks appear on the Right, there are two car parks (both on the Left) , one beside the National Park Visitor Centre and one nearer Haytor Rocks. The circular route indicated on the map is about 4 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland , River , GrasslandConditions
Flat , Rocky , Wet , Slippery , Open landscape , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
During rare periods of prolonged freezing conditions during Winter many birds move to lower elevations and sheltered valleys.