High Willhays and Yes Tor

A good day was forecast weatherwise and we thought we needed a bit of serious climbing, to put us in the right fitness for our Lake District holiday, which was due to be a week later. So why not head to the highest point in England, south of Kinder Scout in Derbyshire, which is High…

8 tors around the roof of Devon

Good weather means good walks are possible. With the dry spell I decided to take the boys up to the highest point in Devon. In fact this is the highest spot in England, south of Derbyshire. We set out from the plentiful parking spots near to Rowtor, and took in 8 tors in total. 5…

Great Kneeset, Black Hill and Cranmere Pool

Time for one more walk before I head to the Lake District for a week. As is customary before I head to high ground I tend to at least have a walk that will test the legs or at worst put some mileage into them. this walk turned out to be perfect, around 12 miles,…

7 Tors around the roof of Devon

A walk to prepare for a week in the Lake District which is coming up at the start of August. Starting from a new place for me, beside Okehampton Camp, I made for Yes Tor taking in a couple of other tors on the way. Once at High Willhays I extended the walk down to…