I took a short wander out from Prewley Moor up to Branscombe’s Loaf via Shelstone Tor and the ridge above The Slipper Stones. This is the video of that walk.
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Shelstone Tor and Corn Ridge
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Introducing Tors of Dartmoor
After visiting all of the tors and rocks of Dartmoor listed in Ken Ringwood’s book I delved deeper into tor bagging, knowing that there were far more than that list and a great deal more to discover. There began an ambition to create an online resource listing all the known outcrops. but such was the […]
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South Down, Meldon
Rising to 375m, South Down stretches along the left bank of Meldon Reservoir. It’s an area of private land with a bridleway, running on its north-western edge, being its only public access. I would loved to have experienced the West Okement Valley in its former state. Sadly, I have yet to see a single photograph […]
There was a little puzzle to solve today, the principle reason for the excursion, but dotted along the seventeen or so kilometres were plenty of attractions to seek out along the way. I do adore the rugged tin working scars of Erme Pits and the regeneration that has taken place since, so I was eager […]
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Rediscovering Strane Tor
Let me say straight away, Strane Tor is not a classic! It’s undoubtedly going to disappoint you if you visit and you’ll likely curse Crossing for mentioning it in the first place. Such is its stature, there has been doubt on its actual location, with some of the most eminent Dartmoor experts failing to pinpoint […]