Holne, Bench Tor and Gibby Combe Tor

Back from our trip to the Yorkshire Dales and back on Dartmoor for a walk out of the village of Holne. This one was walk 23 of Round 2 picking up squares Q14 and Q15. I remember doing this walk the weekend before the very first Covid lock down, and remember seeing very few people…

Ryders Hill and Bench Tor on a dull day

Not the best weekend for weather but I wasn’t bothered, it wasn’t raining and that would do me. I quite like this area, in fact Venford is my favourite reservoir on the moor by some distance. I decided to take the direct route from Aller Brook Outcrop to Bench Tor which meant a drop into…

North Tor and Venford Reservoir

A calm day on Dartmoor and a chance to get out. I originally wanted to go further north east, more around Moretonhampstead, but time didn’t allow so I opted for something nearer. Venford Reservoir is a favourite of mine and North Tor gives great plunging views down into the Dart valley. The reservoir was very…