Tavicinity Dartmoor Tors Map

Product Information

Steeperton Tor.As above. Beautiful tor in the north section of Dartmoor overlooking a natural amphitheatre of moorland. Amazing views and a great place to visit from Belstone in winter when it has snowed. East Dartmoor consists of 3 joined but distinct areas: Yarner Wood, Trendlebere Down and the Bovey Valley Woodlands. Together they provide an excellent example of internationally important western oakwood with its associated bird and lower plant communities. To make the walk a little less challenging, you could still do it in 2 long days, but (a) only in good weather, and (b) without camping, if you have car support. Thank you to everyone taking part in the Ten Tors event for supporting Donate for Dartmoor. You’re helping us to look after and care for the moor so that we can all enjoy it for years to come. Top Ten Tors tips Don’t disturb the birds!

Steeperton Tor. As above. Beautiful tor in the north section of Dartmoor overlooking a natural amphitheatre of moorland. Amazing views and a great place to visit from Belstone in winter when it has snowed.Steeperton Tor. Beautiful tor in the north section of Dartmoor overlooking a natural amphitheatre of moorland. Amazing views and a great place to visit from Belstone in winter when it has snowed. Great Links Tor.As above. Beast of a tor dominating the westflank of Dartmoor. Provides sensational views of Dartmoor's north moor, the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cornwall. No one has ever tried to walk all the tors in one go before. This might be because no one’s ever agreed on how many there actually are… (see disclaimer below). Find Dartmoor walks from the list below which features the best walking routes in the area. Most are circular walks and are listed from the shortest and easiest to the longest more challenging routes. Just into Dartmoor National Park and a few miles from Ivybridge, this ancient section of woodland is a well-kept secret amongst local residents and frequent visitors, so an ideal spot if you’re looking to escape the summer crowds for a morning or afternoon.

How many tors there are on Dartmoor is a highly contentious issue. Yes, really. Counts range from 100 to well over 300, depending on who you listen to – and what you consider to be a tor. OS Explorer OL28, Harveys Dartmoor North (better marking of bogs), or OpenStreetMap (good for paths and bogs) If you are new to Dartmoor, you should do a few training days here first to acclimatise to the terrain. Cox Tor.Awesome views. Great place from which to watch the sun set over the Westcountry. Very easily accessible from a large car parking area on the western edge of Dartmoor's high moor. Cox Tor is also superb as part of a circular walk taking in Roos Tor and The Staple Tors. Lastly, there is a small selection of tors where access is either denied or, more commonly, the outcrop has been left unkempt/forgotten about, sometimes in woodland, with little sign of a landowner looking after it. I do not encourage or support trespassing, but in rare cases, it is the only option if the tor is to be bagged. If you ever consider doing this, and I wouldn't, then Leave No Trace, leave everything as you found it, and respect that it's not your land, and if you are challenged admit defeat and leave the scene promptly.Wild Tor. Super collection of outcrops close to Hangingstone Hill and Cranmere Pool on the north plateau. The Dewerstone.The Dewerstone is a well-known beauty spot in the southern section of Dartmoor National Park. It's at the south west end of the Dewerstone Valley.

Dartmoor is one of Britain's truly wild places. To really enjoy its deep mysteries you need to leave the car and walk into the wilderness - and it's amazing how much there is to explore. TTC Control Locations Map TT24 for general awareness; however, the definitive locations are at the link above.The open moorland provides an important breeding area for ground nesting birds, but if they get disturbed they can abandon their nests or young. Make sure you know where the rare bird nesting areas are and plan your route to avoid them from 1 March - 31 July. Great big thanks to Vaude for putting a lightweight tent over my head to giving me a cosier alternative to my 3 man Taurus! Miles Without Stiles are stile-free routes, meaning that they are suitable for those with limited mobility.These routes are suitable for a wide range of users including those in all-terrain powered mobility scooters and families with younger children.