Yes Tor

Yes Tor is the second highest point on Dartmoor and a simple path links it to the highest point, High Willhays. Being the more spectacular of the two tops probably makes it the more popular of the two. Yes Tor lies within the Okehampton firing range and a military flagpole on the summit of Yes Tor will indicate when firing is happening. Take note of the firing range times prior to entering these areas. The car park at Meldon Reservoir is a common starting point for an ascent of Yes Tor before continuing on to High Willhays, although good parking can also be found at OP22 and Rowtor. The views from here are obviously 360, and particularly to the north are fantastic, where the north coast of Devon can be seen on a clear day.

Height – 619metres         OS Grid Reference – SX580901            Mark out of 10 – 9.5

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Looking northeast over West Mill Tor from Yes Tor

Looking northeast over West Mill Tor from Yes Tor

Me and the boys at the summit trig of Yes Tor

Me and the boys at the summit trig of Yes Tor

High Willhays from Yes Tor trig

High Willhays from Yes Tor trig

Yes Tor on the left as we head up the track over Longstone Hill

Yes Tor on the left as we head up the track over Longstone Hill

Yes Tor with High Willhays to the left from West Mill Tor

Yes Tor with High Willhays to the left from West Mill Tor