Dartmoor walks
Dartmoor ... the big bog on a hill.
As a youth a spent a fair bit of time on Dartmoor, growing up nearby.
Letter boxing, Ten Tors expeditions, Scouts, DofE, all had me spending time up there. I now live away from Devon but still make sure I get onto Dartmoor from time to time when I return to Devon to visit family.
If I remember, I'll add some notes on my Dartmoor walks here.
As a youth a spent a fair bit of time on Dartmoor, growing up nearby.
Letter boxing, Ten Tors expeditions, Scouts, DofE, all had me spending time up there. I now live away from Devon but still make sure I get onto Dartmoor from time to time when I return to Devon to visit family.
If I remember, I'll add some notes on my Dartmoor walks here.
Many years ago, well 1995 to be a bit more specific, I took part in the Ten Tors challenge across Dartmoor.
Here I outline the route we (the Tavistock College team) completed.
Distance: approx 45 miles
Terrain: Difficult
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1993. That was the year I first experienced the 'pleasures' of the army organised Ten Tors challenge across Dartmoor.
The 35 ish mile route was conducted over 2 days being completely self sufficient over rough terrain and miserable weather.
The 35 ish mile route was conducted over 2 days being completely self sufficient over rough terrain and miserable weather.
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A nice day walk on Dartmoor they said. It'll be fun they said.
Well it was certainly interesting, as Dartmoor does as Dartmoor does and throws all weathers at us.
Well it was certainly interesting, as Dartmoor does as Dartmoor does and throws all weathers at us.
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A pleasant afternoon walk near Bellever, Dartmoor
Terrain: Paths, Road, rough moorland
Difficulty: Not a hard walk, but there are a couple of hills to climb and some rough terrain
Terrain: Paths, Road, rough moorland
Difficulty: Not a hard walk, but there are a couple of hills to climb and some rough terrain
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Terrain: Very rough under foot, boggy in places
Length: Approximately 15km
Not a long walk, but it did get boggy under foot. Not just the famous Foxtor Mires but above the mires to the west.
Length: Approximately 15km
Not a long walk, but it did get boggy under foot. Not just the famous Foxtor Mires but above the mires to the west.
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