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Haytor is now considered a natural beauty spot and is arguably Dartmoor's most famous landmark, popular with coach parties and walking groups. It is easily accessible by road and at a height of 457 metres (1,499 ft) right on the eastern side of the moor, it provides excellent views of the coastline, the Teign Estuary and the rolling countryside between, with the ridge of Haldon behind. It is also a climbing venue, with a variety of ascents of varying difficulty.
The Haytor rocks and quarries are protected from development and disturbance as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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