Dartmoor & Exmoor
Heatree Down
414M
1358FT
About Heatree Down
Rising gently above the Bovey Valley in eastern Dartmoor, this grassy Tump offers a quieter alternative to the busier granite tors nearby. While lacking a dramatic rock summit, the broad ridge provides clear lines of sight toward the distinctive silhouette of Bowerman’s Nose and the high, dark spine of Hameldon.
Key Statistics
Rank
51st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Dartmoor
Prominence
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35
Nearest Town
North Bovey
Geology
You are walking on solid granite, created when a mass of molten rock cooled deep underground to form the Dartmoor Intrusion.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SX724802
Latitude
50.6075°N
Longitude
3.8046°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Heatree is likely derived from the Old English 'hǣth' and 'trēow', signifying a 'tree on the heath'—a prominent landmark that once stood on this high ground.
- •To the south, the views are dominated by the iconic granite stacks of Haytor and Hound Tor, which stand out clearly against the horizon across the valley.
- •The hill serves as a vital transition point for walkers moving between the village of Manaton and the high moorland, overlooking the deep, ancient canopy of the Houndtor Woods.
- •While the summit lacks a dramatic granite tor to climb, it also lacks the crowds that usually swarm them, making it a reliable spot for a quiet break with an uninterrupted view.