Corndon Tor

Corndon Tor, like its neighbour Yar Tor, is a simple walk from the car park on the main road to Dartmeet. On the lower slopes you will pass by the Cave Penney Memorial before heading simply up to a small granite outcrop. northwards from the tor you will find at least 3 ancient bronze age cairns that date from 1500BC as Corndon was home to a fairly large settlement. The views in every direction are excellent especially across to Haytor Rocks. There are no military firing areas near here.

Height – 432 metres           OS Grid Reference – SX685741           Mark out of 10 – 7.5

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Cave Penney
Cave Penney Memorial near the summit of Corndon Tor
Looking back from the bronze age cairn to Corndon Tor left and Yar Tor right
Corndon Tor with Sharp Tor in view centre
Haytor Rocks can clearly be seen