Saddle Tor, with Hay Tor peeping over its shoulder. Dwarfed by its more famous neighbour and appearing as a mere pimple from the nearby road, it’s a wonder anyone visits Saddle Tor at all. It rates poorly by comparison to its neighbours. It doesn’t look like much, from the main road to the south at … Continue reading Saddle Tor
Haytor
Bowerman’s Nose
Bowerman the Hunter on the slopes of Hayne Down, with Easdon Tor in the middle distance Last week we took a short winter's walk up to Bowerman's Nose, one of the most iconic locations on the moor. There are a handful of photos that every self-respecting Dartmoor guide and website should feature - the church … Continue reading Bowerman’s Nose
Rippon Tor
A combination of summer camping trips and post-holiday quarantining meant that we had an unexpected hiatus from Dartmoor. Last weekend we finally made it back, for the short walk up Rippon Tor. Rippon Tor seen from the path near Hemsworthy Gate. Rippon Tor is just a kilometre or so up the road from Haytor but, … Continue reading Rippon Tor
Riding up to Coldeast
Photos from my ride: the view from near Berry Pomeroy, Coldeast, up on the moor near Saddle Tor, and a handsome man with Haytor on the skyline. This morning, with boys at school and Elaine working from home, I had the rare opportunity of an extended guilt-free ride. I used to keep fit by cycling … Continue reading Riding up to Coldeast
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