There are a number of tors which are not on the moor but within the Darmoor National Park Area. These are mainly situated to the north east and east of the moor. They are included in the book so have to be viewed! The only way to do these is by car. So on a beautiful sunny spring afternoon we set off.
The first is Beetor (197). This tor is landlocked within enclosed private land and it is impossible to get to. The top of it can just be viewed in the photo and clearly the whole are of the tor is completly overgrown. The photo was taken from...
...Chagford
Then there was a gentle drone and suddenly it seemed like we were under attack as the military flew around the side of the hill....
Through the hedge in the large gardens I could just see the large granite mass. I did try the intercom on the drive to see if they would let me in to take a photo but there was no reply!
So back to Chagford for a tea, coffee and slice of cake....
Refreshed we went on to Willingstone Rock (201)...
... and nearby Pin Tor (202). The bluebells were at there best.
Next back through the very narrow lanes - proper Devon lanes - some of them not much more than a green road to find Pepperdon Rocks (203).
Blackingstone Rock (204) was next. This is a huge granite tor...
...with concrete steps up to the top...
...and superb views all around.
Not far away is Heltor Rock (205), again another huge slab of granite
Blackingstone Rock in the distance.
Rowdon Rock (206) was the final tor of the day. I couldn't find this at first but after fish and chips in the Bridford Inn and some help from a local I found it easily. It is overgrown and with the leaves now out it was hidden away.
luvly photos thanx x
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