Easter Sunday and we were out again, keen to make up for a sluggish start to walking in 2024, with 2 walks in 2 days. This was was a bit more leisurely than the previous days efforts, when we headed up to Hare Tor. This time we walked out along the good path to South Hessary Tor and Nun’s Cross, before following the Devonport Leat for a section. We then headed uphill to the trig point near to Cramber Tor and Cramber Pool before returning to South Hessary Tor and then Princetown. Just a short walk this one, and the weather had changed somewhat to grey and overcast. Gone was the warmer sun of the day before, but the cold winds had stayed, meaning hats and gloves were needed. At the end it was nice to see the Plume of Feathers pub open again, after closing for most of last year, we didn’t head in this time but will almost certainly on our next visit to Princetown.
Yes it was good to see it back open with the campsite open as well, not sure about the bunkhouse though. I believe the East Dart inn in Postbridge has also opened a bunkhouse and is talking about a camp site as well to help give more places to stay in the central moor
We have dozens of them crossing the moor, used to link up to routes between the monasteries that were placed around the edges of the moor. Now they are lovely landmarks on our walks
Much like the previous post and comments, so much to see of. Ans influence on the landscape but still fascinating. I love the leats, a real marvel of engineering of its day, and an interesting feature to follow on a walk.
The leats are superb, how they get them to drop so gently over the distance is an astonishing piece of work. There are still a fair few leats that serve farms and houses up on the moor
So pleased to see that the Plume is open again – not least because it’s the oldest building in Princetown.
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I’m also pleased to see Plume is open again. Nice campsite too!
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Yes it was good to see it back open with the campsite open as well, not sure about the bunkhouse though. I believe the East Dart inn in Postbridge has also opened a bunkhouse and is talking about a camp site as well to help give more places to stay in the central moor
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You’re so fortunate to have all this on your doorstep
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Love the old stone crosses, and what a great backdrop the countryside is for them.
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We have dozens of them crossing the moor, used to link up to routes between the monasteries that were placed around the edges of the moor. Now they are lovely landmarks on our walks
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Much like the previous post and comments, so much to see of. Ans influence on the landscape but still fascinating. I love the leats, a real marvel of engineering of its day, and an interesting feature to follow on a walk.
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The leats are superb, how they get them to drop so gently over the distance is an astonishing piece of work. There are still a fair few leats that serve farms and houses up on the moor
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Really, I had no there were some still actively in use and for domestic purposes
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