Just a short walk today with a couple of aims, the first was to scout out a wild camp spot and the second to find Tor Rocks. As it was both these two aims are within about 100 metres of each other. We started out from the Harford Gate car park and headed up to Hangershell Rock, the views all around here and from Butterdon Hill are excellent, especially across South Hams. We also took in the rarely visited Weatherdon Hill, I say rarely because its not on my list as its pretty much a spur off Butterdon Hill. We then headed down to Tor Rocks which is a scattering of a number of outcrops as is reflected on the OS maps. All that was left was a hop across the Butter Brook which looks like a promising spot for camping!! Not too far all in all but it was lovely to be out with the boys again.
| Start – Harford parking |
| Route – Hangershell Rock – Butterdon Hill – Weatherdon Hill – Tor Rocks – Butter Brook – Harford parking |
| Distance – Start time – 2.30pm Time taken – 1hr 20mins Highest Point – |
| Weather – White fluffy clouds, warm and some sun |
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Starting out and looking north across to Lee Moor and Standon Hill
That way, Hangershell Rock on the horizon, follow the pointing finger
The car park is just right of the trees down there. The trees hide a small reservoir
Wide open spaces
On Hangershell Rock and looking up to Sharp Tor with Three Barrows behind. Standon Hill in the sunshine left
Erm, not sure what this pose is!!!
That way to Butterdon Hill, up next for us
As we leave a quick look back to Hangershell Rock
The sun is out and the sky is blue. All is well on Butterdon Hill. Three Barrows is the high point in the centre of the picture
Butterdon Hill cairn
Butterdon trig to the left and Western Beacon straight ahead, the southernmost spot on Dartmoor
Walking down towards Weatherdon Hill and then Tor Rocks, still a lovely view northwards
Weatherdon Hill, like a lot of the hills around here they have a cairn or barrow on the summit
Tor Rocks are down there to the left of the trees, past the cows, although the cows may not be there when you come!!
Standon Hill again in sun behind Tor Rocks
The boys on Tor Rocks, just a short walk across Butter Brook back to the car
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