This is another walk around the Lustleigh area, having visited Knowle Woods previously last November (here) I thought I might have finished finding new things around these parts. Not so, a bit of tweaking to my 500 list has brought 3 more fine outcrops and the last one on this walk is a cracker. I also had a walk up to the Templer Way and on into Yarner Woods before descending down into the cleave and along to Hisley Bridge. One of the main highlights of this walk however is the village of Lustleigh. Now I’ve been to Lustleigh at least 10 times now on walks, but when the sun is shining its a lovely place. And the fact that the pub was open made it all the better, a quick diet coke on a table outside before carrying on. More of this sort of thing to come hopefully.
9 thoughts on “Templer Way, Yarner Woods and Knowle Rocks”
Good post, Steve, and Lustleigh oh Lustleigh – what a place for hidden tors and rocks! I agree that Ide House, Copperwood, Brake, Rockholt and Higher Truckel are all technically connected, but as they are all situated in their own gardens/enclosures with their characters they end up retaining some individuality. Is Loxter Tor on your list? You may return to Higher Knowle Wood again! Knowle Rocks is stupendous as you point out, and I’m pleased to see it receive the recognition it deserves. Nice one.
No Loxter Tor on my list, but I’m picking up lots of other tors on my walks which aren’t on my list, I’ve probably done at least another 100 or so. By doing the 365 as well I will pick up more. As for Lustleigh I’ve been there 10 times ish, and never walked the same way, and there are parts/roads I still haven’t been along. Such a great place
House for sale between Lustleigh and Sanduck currently. £3.9mill 9 beds, 2 lakes, a stream, 70 acres, Sanduck Grove Tor in the woodland behind, but its not in your garden. Otherwise all good!!
Good post, Steve, and Lustleigh oh Lustleigh – what a place for hidden tors and rocks! I agree that Ide House, Copperwood, Brake, Rockholt and Higher Truckel are all technically connected, but as they are all situated in their own gardens/enclosures with their characters they end up retaining some individuality. Is Loxter Tor on your list? You may return to Higher Knowle Wood again! Knowle Rocks is stupendous as you point out, and I’m pleased to see it receive the recognition it deserves. Nice one.
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No Loxter Tor on my list, but I’m picking up lots of other tors on my walks which aren’t on my list, I’ve probably done at least another 100 or so. By doing the 365 as well I will pick up more. As for Lustleigh I’ve been there 10 times ish, and never walked the same way, and there are parts/roads I still haven’t been along. Such a great place
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I well remember when I was young when you had to trespass to get into Yarner Wood. Nice place.
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It was a lot bigger than I thought as well, a lovely place though, lots of wildlife in there
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The granite tramway. I remember doing it as a school project when I was 16.
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I love a tree tunnel. They are just asking to be explored.
Looks like a gorgeous walks
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The tree tunnel was lovely with all the new leaves growing along it
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A walk packed with interesting stuff. I want a tor in my garden!
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House for sale between Lustleigh and Sanduck currently. £3.9mill 9 beds, 2 lakes, a stream, 70 acres, Sanduck Grove Tor in the woodland behind, but its not in your garden. Otherwise all good!!
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