Natural landmarks in Dartmoor National Park

Natural Landmarks of Dartmoor

Dartmoor’s landscape is defined by its dramatic granite tors and high moorland peaks. This collection features iconic geological formations like the heavily weathered Hound Tor—a filming location for Sherlock Holmes—and the distinct stack of Bowerman’s Nose. Explore the highest points of the moor, including Ryder’s Hill in the south and Great Mis Tor, alongside the towering cascades of Canonteign Falls in the Teign Valley. From the panoramic views at Haytor Rocks to the vistas over Burrator Reservoir from Down Tor, these landmarks showcase the rugged, ancient terrain of Devon’s wild interior.