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Haytor Quarry

Quarry

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Gareth James via Geograph.org.uk

Haytor Quarry is a disused granite quarry near Haytor on Dartmoor, its main pit now flooded to make a pool below worked rock faces. Around the water lie the remains of an old crane, its stone bases and iron parts left where they stood, and the pool now draws dragonflies and other wildlife. Granite w...

10

Parking nearby

2

Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

9 day, 1 overnight

Briar Bakery​, The Tavistock Inn – Poundsgate

Dartmoor Romantic Cottage, Ashburton Shepherds Hut, Airstream Vintage American Caravan

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Haytor Quarry?
Dartmoor National Park hosts this historic site on its northeastern side near Haytor Vale. Walkers can easily find the paths leading to the cutting areas from the main tracks below the famous granite peak.

What type of place is Haytor Quarry?
Haytor Quarry is a disused granite quarry on the northeastern side of Dartmoor National Park.

When is the best time to visit Haytor Quarry?
Spring through to autumn offers the most reliable weather for exploring the open moorland terrain. Late afternoon visits provide the best atmosphere because the sinking sun throws long shadows across the heather.

What can you do at Haytor Quarry?
Walking along the old stone tramway channels allows people to trace the remains of five separate cutting areas. Nature lovers also enjoy photographing the deep rainwater pools and listening to the jackdaws nesting high on the steep granite walls.

How long should I spend at Haytor Quarry?
Allocating roughly an hour gives you plenty of time to explore the main pits and look at the abandoned industrial features. Anyone wanting to combine the trip with a walk up to the summit should allow half a day.

Where do I park at Haytor Quarry?
Vehicles can use the ten spaces nearby, which provide nine day and one overnight options. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Haytor Quarry?
Briar Bakery and The Tavistock Inn – Poundsgate offer two food spots to get a meal in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Haytor Quarry?
Dartmoor Romantic Cottage, Ashburton Shepherds Hut, and Airstream Vintage American Caravan provide three options for an overnight stay. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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