Laughter Tor

Laughter Tor is a quite unassuming tor, with its summit covered with heather and the granite blending in you could almost walk past without knowing a tor was there. There is however more to this tor than can be found on grander higher spots on Dartmoor. There is a menhir, a stone row and hut circles all within spitting distance of the summit, plus excellent views in every direction, particularly southwards and towards Princetown. My favourite way of reaching this tor is from Bellever car park, however there is also a good route from Dunnabridge Pound. Laughter Tor does not sit in any military firing range.

Height – 413metres         OS Grid Reference – SX652756           Mark out of 10 – 6.5

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The flat topped Hameldown from Laughter Tor

The boys by the standing stone (menhir) on Laughter Tor

The boys by the standing stone (menhir) on Laughter Tor

Laughter Tor from the ascent of Bellever Tor

Laughter Tor from the ascent of Bellever Tor

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North Hessary Tor and Princetown from Laughter Tor

 

Views of Bellever Tor and beyond from Laughter Tor

Views of Bellever Tor and beyond from Laughter Tor