TORS OF DARTMOOR
a database of both lesser & well-known rocks and outcrops
Chinkwell TorChinkywell, Clinkwell Tor, Chinkwell Rock ![]() North of Bell Tor, a path runs through several granite outcrops, along the ridge known as Bonehill Down. The views from the summit cairns are stupendous with Hamel Down and Haytor Rocks most prominent. However, the more interesting outcrops lie just off the summit. ![]() Hemery describes it; "The summit of the tor - known to the local moor people simply as 'Chinkywell' - is less impressive than that of Honeybags, but interesting features elsewhere include bold formations on the steep west slope, a court-like space below the summit on the east side and a 'gateway' formation on the west." ![]() The southernmost outcrop at SX 72997 78030 possesses a very fine irregular rock basin, first noted by Tim Jenkinson, resembling a jigsaw puzzle and found beside the path that ascends the ridge. As with other tors in the area, it is best accessed from one of the three car parks below at Bonehill Rocks, with a short yomp up to the top. ![]()
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