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Hound Tor

Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon

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Hound Tor is a busy spot with substantial granite outcrops, perfect for scrambling. It's near a medieval village ruin and has a car park with a burger van. The views stretch towards Haytor, but the area suffers from litter. The tor's name may come from weathered rock shapes resembling dog heads.

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