Honeybag Tor, Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park

Honeybag Tor, Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor National Park

Honeybag Tor is the northernmost rocky outcrop in a line of tors running roughly north/south on Bonehill Down. Located close to Widecombe-in-the-Moor and separated from the vast bulk of Hamel Down by the East Webburn River Valley, Honeybag Tor is 445 metres above sea level and provides magnificent views of the eastern section of Dartmoor National Park as well as long views up to the National Trust's Castle Drogo above the mouth of the Teign Gorge to the north. Honeybag Tor is very easily accessible and part of a superb circular walk.

We've positioned Honeybag Tor on Google maps so zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see its location.

To visit for the first time, head for Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Take the skinny moorland road to Bonehill Rocks. There are parking areas just off the road by these rocks. Follow the obvious path that rises to Bell Tor and then continues to Chinkwell Tor. The path drops and then climbs to Honeybag Tor at the northern end of Bonehill Down.

Alternative routes include walking up from Widecombe-in-the-Moor or wandering across Houndtor Down from the car park near Hound Tor. You can also divert from a section of the Two Moors Way that runs down the East Webburn River Valley. Last, the Bell, Chinkwell and Honeybag Tors Walk is great fun.