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meadsteve
16-06-2006, 16:30
Hello everybody. Does anyone know any good locations around dartmoor that meet the following criteria:
trees (for the hammock)
mostly pollutant free water
not too many people (so as not to disturb anyone)
accessible by public transport and walking
Any help from locals or people who have been there in the past would be greatly appreciated.
falling rain
16-06-2006, 16:47
Hello everybody. Does anyone know any good locations around dartmoor that meet the following criteria:
trees (for the hammock)
mostly pollutant free water
not too many people (so as not to disturb anyone)
accessible by public transport and walking
Any help from locals or people who have been there in the past would be greatly appreciated.
When I first went to Widecombe Cockingford campsite around 10 years ago it was a nice quiet place but the secrets out and it gets busier every time I go down there. Screeching kids rampaging around the place and rude people with their permanent caravans who think they own the place because they have a permanent caravan on site. I was 'ordered' to move my car by one of them last time I was down there because it was partly on the track. In fact any half decent driver could have got their car past but this chap obviously wanted an argument.
Anyway there are no trees for your hammock, very limited public transport to the place (widecombe) but there is plenty of water with a stream running through the campsite. If you're lucky enough to go there on a quiet weekend than it's a great spot but at this time of year I very much doubt that would be possible
Shame you had a bad experience there Falling Rain. I have lots of fond memories of Cockingford. Life is change I guess.
It was pretty busy the last time I was there.
janiepopps
16-06-2006, 18:13
Hi Meady,
One of my favourite places on the moors is Wistmans Wood.
Park up in public car park opposite the Two Bridges Hotel or as its the central crossroads of the moors so I'm sure many buses go past there a day. Follow the track for about 1/2 hour or so. It is an amazing stunted (oak I think) wood and the lichen 'drips' from the trees and moss covers all the rocks... Beautiful!
I'm pretty sure there is running water at the bottom of the valley but its quite historically famous so you are probably gonna get company.
A word of warning tho... "theres ghosts round them parts!" :aargh4:
Enjoy!!
j
Course, if Vixen Tor was open to the public then that would be perfect..rant...rant.....rant. .
falling rain
16-06-2006, 18:48
Shame you had a bad experience there Falling Rain. I have lots of fond memories of Cockingford. Life is change I guess.
It was pretty busy the last time I was there.
Lots of fond memories for me too Wayne. I just love Dartmoor. It feels like I'm in a different world and I feel so peaceful when I'm there which is why this dipstick spoiled it for me. It was the chap who owns the caravan directly by the wall near the track before you go into the bottom field. I'd parked my car on the grass but slightly on the track leaving plenty of space for any cars to get through. I'd done this because to drive up on the grass bank would have churned everything up and I may not have even gotten up at all because it had been raining very heavily the car was sliding all over the show, and I didn't want to ruin the grass. He told me to move my car (not asked if I'd be so good as too, but ordered me to :eek: ) I said very politely that he should be able to get past as I'd deliberately ensured to leave enough space and the reasons I'd parked it where I had (as mentioned above) Also I was sitting directly by the track and if anyone did require me to move it I was sat right there and would do it immediately, I hadn't parked my car and then gone off walking for the day. He said that wasn't the issue and I should have more consideration for others. So I (still politely) explained it was precisely because I WAS showing consideration for others, I'd parked it were I had, instead of mashing up the grass, and as far as I was concerned the WAS no issue........................ He was a twit and he ruined my day. I was fuming that I'd come away for some peace and quiet and to get away from people like this and there this person was :argue: Other than this though I've got many happy memories of Dartmoor. I love the place :)
Janiepopps, your spot on, wistmans woods is a very strange, eriry and mystical place.
The woods are indeed oak, one of the three remaining ancient woods left on Dartmoor.
Not sure i'd have the guts to camp there overnight mind you. I get goose bumps even during the day there. Weird huh!
Janiepopps, your spot on, wistmans woods is a very strange, eriry and mystical place.
The woods are indeed oak, one of the three remaining ancient woods left on Dartmoor.
Not sure i'd have the guts to camp there overnight mind you. I get goose bumps even during the day there. Weird huh!
Lets have a meet there, it sounds like fun to me................Jon
falling rain
16-06-2006, 19:40
Lets have a meet there, it sounds like fun to me................Jon
The woods are on a slope and there are lots of boulders all over the slope. I'm sure a fire would be out of the question as it's a very popular spot visited by tourists. I was there at easter last and it was very foggy and drizzling with rain which made it look more eerie than usual. There is lichen called old mans beard growing on a lot of the trees there.
Jon, I'd be up for that but I'd have to be allowed to bring my Teddy! lol
Pib
PhilParry
16-06-2006, 20:51
Erm...not that I wish to come across as weird or anything, but in my experience, particularly with ancient things, it is respectful to ask the wood if you can stay in it's embrace for the night. :theyareon
Let's just say that I've had good experiences from doing so :notworthy , and bad :yikes: before I learned that there is more to the world than us in it.... :o
Phil
meadsteve
16-06-2006, 20:53
Thanks for the suggestions so far. Those woods sound pretty good; I will have to go for a walk in them sometime. Ideally I am looking for a location where it is possible to have a fire: sadly that makes most camp sites a no go. Sorry to hear about your troubles falling rain. Some people are jerks who are best left ignored.
Hi Mate,
Probably not what your looking for but there is another campsite in Dartmoor that allows camp-fires. Typical isnt it, but I cant find my OS map. However, the campsite is on Runnage farm. A stream ups through the site and when I was there a couple of weeks ago there were no caravans and stuff like that as there are no hook-ups. It also has a camping barn and the whole set up is pretty chilled out. You will need a tent / basha. PM me if you are interested and I'll dig out a map ref:
Happy Travels...
Well it looks like I'm going to miss out on the bushmoot after all so seriously gutted, but desperate to get out so if someone is seriously planning a meet on the moor let me know as I would be up for it.
I've done a few courses out of the Oakhampton Army camp I don't know if it's still there, it was a while ago, but it's a lovely area and if I remember one of the starting points for the RM 30 miler.
So since then I've always stayed around that area, often using farm BB's as a base camp. I like to know my car will still be there when I get back after a couple of days out and about and you can usually reach an agreement with the landlady, as long as they aren't busy.
Paul
jay120970
19-06-2006, 15:56
try one of the forests dotted around there or try black a tor corps just sout of oakhampton not far from the ressy
Janiepopps, your spot on, wistmans woods is a very strange, eriry and mystical place.
The woods are indeed oak, one of the three remaining ancient woods left on Dartmoor.
Not sure i'd have the guts to camp there overnight mind you. I get goose bumps even during the day there. Weird huh!
Wistmans is a National Nature Reserve and not the sort of place for much activity apart from quiet contemplation, as its moss and lichen covered boulders are rather sensitive to clomping boots.
The Devil allegedly kennels his hell hounds there and on full moons at midnight drives the souls of the unbaptised over the Dewerstone.
I went there yesterday - lots of midges!
Pibbleb: Okehampton army camp is still there. Ten Tors is held there every year as the start/finish of the event.
Wistmans wood sounds interesting, I will have to visit sometime.
There is a coniferous forest near Bellever tor which is just by Postbridge around 5km from Two Bridges.
jay120970
20-06-2006, 16:59
black tor corpse sx565 893
then we have heck wood nr tavistock sx54 73
PhilParry
20-06-2006, 23:24
black tor corpse sx565 893
then we have heck wood nr tavistock sx54 73
:D :D Erm...Black Tor Copse is RIGHT next to a danger area!!??! :D :D
Heck Wood looks quite nice though! :rolleyes:
Phil
Swissnic
20-06-2006, 23:30
:D :D Erm...Black Tor Copse is RIGHT next to a danger area!!??! :D :D
But they dont live-fire on Sundays, so Saturday night is okay... :D
I was up on Yes Tor two weeks ago - man it was perfect!!! :p
cockadoodledooo
21-06-2006, 22:04
never realy ruffed it in dartmoor ive always taken a tent the whole place is magic i loved walking it ten tors was good i did that about 16 years ago :eek:
i usually stay behind the plume of feathers in princetown these days. after a long walk and fresh air by the ton its good to unwind with a few jars he he :D
If memory serves they don't live fire during the summer hols either!
Pib
bikething
22-06-2006, 13:28
look here for firing times : http://www.dartmoor-ranges.co.uk/ranges1.html ;)
falling rain
16-07-2006, 13:25
Here's something on Wistmans wood on this rather good site. Jon and others read this and then......Do still want to sleep there :eek: :eek: :eek: with those nice doggies running about :D
http://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/wistman.htm
Here's something on Wistmans wood on this rather good site. Jon and others read this and then......Do still want to sleep there :eek: :eek: :eek: with those nice doggies running about :D
http://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/wistman.htm
The wood is also said to be the kennels where the diabolical 'Wisht Hounds' are kept. These are a pack of fearful hell hounds who hunt across the moors at night in search of lost souls and unwary traveller's. It is said that they are huge black dogs with blood red eyes, huge yellow fangs and an insatiable hunger for human flesh and souls. It depends on what part of the moor you meet them but they are either led by the Devil or occasionally by the ancient spirit of Dartmoor known as 'Old Crockern' who lives nearby on Crockern tor. There have been reports from travellers that on dark, misty nights the hounds can be heard howling and baying for blood.
Still sounds like fun to me, even if you think all those legends are a load of rubbish, it make a great atmosphere and the, What if, thought is still at the back of the mind.
Obviously as a sensitive place, we could not hold a meet there, but I would like to go there and experence the place.........
falling rain
16-07-2006, 14:03
The wood is also said to be the kennels where the diabolical 'Wisht Hounds' are kept. These are a pack of fearful hell hounds who hunt across the moors at night in search of lost souls and unwary traveller's. It is said that they are huge black dogs with blood red eyes, huge yellow fangs and an insatiable hunger for human flesh and souls. It depends on what part of the moor you meet them but they are either led by the Devil or occasionally by the ancient spirit of Dartmoor known as 'Old Crockern' who lives nearby on Crockern tor. There have been reports from travellers that on dark, misty nights the hounds can be heard howling and baying for blood.
Still sounds like fun to me, even if you think all those legends are a load of rubbish, it make a great atmosphere and the, What if, thought is still at the back of the mind.
Obviously as a sensitive place, we could not hold a meet there, but I would like to go there and experence the place.........
Great fun Jon indeed. As you say there are loads of tales and legends about Dartmoor a lot of them on that site, but it adds to the atmosphere of the place, I love it :) I've been to Wistman's wood a few times but the best was around easter (as i mentioned earlier in the thread) when it was a little drizzly and foggy, and not many people about so really added to the atmosphere. If you want advice go on an overcast day or even in the rain. There'll be far less people about and it adds to the experience and makes it far more enjoyable
The wood is also said to be the kennels where the diabolical 'Wisht Hounds' are kept. These are a pack of fearful hell hounds who hunt across the moors at night in search of lost souls and unwary traveller's. It is said that they are huge black dogs with blood red eyes, huge yellow fangs and an insatiable hunger for human flesh and souls. It depends on what part of the moor you meet them but they are either led by the Devil or occasionally by the ancient spirit of Dartmoor known as 'Old Crockern' who lives nearby on Crockern tor. There have been reports from travellers that on dark, misty nights the hounds can be heard howling and baying for blood.
Sounds like a job for Sherlock Holmes. :D :D
falling rain
17-07-2006, 11:50
Love Sherlock holmes too and have every story on him in 2 volumes. 1 of the short stories and a volume of the 4 long stories, one of which is the 'hound of the baskervilles' which was inspired by the 'diabolicle hounds' of Dartmoor legend.
"Whenever you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be true."
I've been looking at this site recently and only found it a week ago but it's wonderful and got loads of info, legends and history for anyone who is interested in Dartmoor http://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/dartmoor_legends.htm
janiepopps
17-07-2006, 12:14
Its really funny, I've taken loads of people to Wistmans over the years and several have said that they'd love to sleep there :eek:
Funny that none of them ever have... (And yes, that includes me too!!)
If any of you are off to Dartmoor then try and spend some time there, its beyond words!
Great link that Falling, Cheers!
Its really funny, I've taken loads of people to Wistmans over the years and several have said that they'd love to sleep there :eek:
Funny that none of them ever have... (And yes, that includes me too!!)
If any of you are off to Dartmoor then try and spend some time there, its beyond words!
Great link that Falling, Cheers!
Well I would be up for trying to sleep there, wether I would sleep is another question. Would like to take some tangerine dream on my mp3 and scare the pants off myself........
Hi everyone
I to am planning a trip to Dartmoor in a couple of weeks time so I will probably have lots of questions between now and then so thanks in advance for any help given.
First one is which OS map is best they seem to do three http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/mapshop/ I would like to go as remote as possible so any references you guys have would be good to.
Secondly I only have two 58 pattern bottles for water so I would like to buy something else. I was thinking of a MSRDromedary bag but they seem a bit pricey on Rays site so is there any were else that dose them. Or one of the hydration systems from (http://www.pri.uk.com/ (http://www.pri.uk.com/)) what ever I get I would like it to fit into my sabre 45 in the pocket were the back padding goes so if anyone knows how big the msr bags are would be good I was thinking of the 4 litre one. Thanks again for any help.
MAL
Hi everyone
First one is which OS map is best they seem to do three http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/mapshop/ I would like to go as remote as possible so any references you guys have would be good to.
MAL
The best OS map for dartmoor is the OL 28 explorer or explorer active map which is 1:25000 (the active map has a water proof coating but personally, if you have lots of maps, i think it works out cheaper to buy a waterproof map case rahter than pay £6more per map)
Secondly I only have two 58 pattern bottles for water so I would like to buy something else. I was thinking of a MSRDromedary bag but they seem a bit pricey on Rays site so is there any were else that dose them. Or one of the hydration systems from (http://www.pri.uk.com/) what ever I get I would like it to fit into my sabre 45 in the pocket were the back padding goes so if anyone knows how big the msr bags are would be good I was thinking of the 4 litre one. Thanks again for any help.
As it happens, i think the cheapest place I have seen the Dromedary's is on ray's site, which is unusual imo but saying that i didnt spend that long searching around as i decided against one in the end. If you do get one make sure you give it a good wash out with a strong bicarb solution or similar as they have a strong plasticy flavour to start with.
I tend to use a 2L Platypus for when im walking or riding as it is convinent, but prefer bottles when im camping as it is sometimes difficult to really tell how much you have drunk from a hydration pack.
I think it is a personal call really, horses for courses and all that.
Mal, the 1:25,000 of the area are very good, so either of the explorers will be more accurate and have greater detail. If you haven't got a map case and you intend on making this a regular thing (walking over Dartmoor) then get the waterproof / active one, it's a little more expensive, but worth it in the long run.
You could probably get it cheaper, but try it here for the MSR (http://www.climbers-shop.com/detail.aspx?ID=669), if you have a look through the different outdoor shops you should find them, don't bother with Cotswold Outdoor or Field and Trek as neither have them (not online anyway).
If you don't have any luck with them then you will have to look at other manufacturers like Ortlieb, Camelback and Platypus.
I have the 10L MSR, I don't always carry ten litres, however if you get the larger size it gives you that option if not the spare material folds away anyway ;)
Thanks for that guys dose anyone know the dimensions of the Dromedary bags the 4 or 6 litre ones if possible.
Or dose anyone think there are better or moor practical water carriers than these.
Thanks again
MAL
Dave Budd
19-07-2006, 14:14
though I've lived on Dartmoor for three years now, I've not actually been out as much as I did when I lived hundreds of miles from it!
I would certainly reccomend Whistmans Wood as somewhere to go and see. As has been mentioned, the trees and rocks are covered with lichen. The woods are actually and ancient oak wood, with very stunted and gnarly trees. There is an area of newwr woodland just under a mile further along teh valley from Whistmans, that might be a place to go if you are in that area, it's also off the tourist beaten track to the ancient woods. Oh, there is a pub down the road from Whistmans too ;)
one suggestion that I had years ago was to go to one of he tors, say Kes tor for example, and climb it to see if you can spot somewhere to stay from there. Good idea if you don't mind walking some distance to start off. Oh and you are good at map reading! :D
The danger areas are often some of the best places to go camping, as long as the army isn't firing. the Grockles tend to keep away from areas marked DANGER: MOD FIRING RANGE :D
Nice one thanks for that:You_Rock_
MAL
Celt_Ginger
21-07-2006, 20:08
I've just spent a few nights at Bearwell farm, near Okehampton. it was a great place to camp, but then again I was there with the Army Cadets, and Bearwell is on one of the Dartmoor Military ranges, but when not being used by the Military, those areas are open to the public. We camped in a Horse Chestnutt wooded area, lots of good trees with good spacing for a hammock, though I just put up a basha along with everyone else.
Spacemonkey
21-07-2006, 21:43
There's always plenty of water sloshing about Dartmoor, it's one thing it's not short of...
I usually take a '58 bottle full of water for making a brew, and carry my US 2 litre shoulder strap bottle which i drink from as i walk. Then when it's all gone I refill with a pocket travel well filter by Pre mac. It's about £20, the size of a marker pen, and if you put some foam over the end it'll be good for about 250litres, which is a bit more than the safety conscious rating of 60L. When it's dead, it'll seize up so they say. It filters AND purifies in one and weighs nothing. A lot less than 10 litres of water... My mate takes a rolled up Ortlieb water bag, which we fill when we make camp form a nearby stream with the filter and it lasts plenty long enough.
Hi space monkey
were can i get a US 2 litre bottle from every were i look seems to be cheep copys.
MAl
Spacemonkey
25-07-2006, 16:26
Soldier of Fortune ( http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/ ) do them for £16.99 in the ALICE webbing section. They also do the £7.99 copies, but avoid them, there really is £9's worth of extra quality in the real deal.
http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/products.asp?pg=389
For Dartmoor wild camping info, have a look at this site:
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/UAN/4005/v/1/sp/
Good info on wild camping legalities in general.
dommyracer
29-07-2006, 16:52
nice one mikey p - I never knew that about Dartmoor, nice one.
Spacemonkey
30-07-2006, 00:52
"6 CAMPING
(1) No person shall knowingly use any vehicle, including a caravan or any structure other than a tent for the purpose of camping on the access land or land set out for the use or parking of vehicles except on any area which may be set apart and indicated by notice as a place where such camping is permitted."
So that's hammocks out, technically....
Moonraker
30-07-2006, 13:51
For Dartmoor wild camping info, have a look at this site:
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/UAN/4005/v/1/sp/
Good info on wild camping legalities in general.Great information Mikey! Thanks.
A direct link to the site for Dartmoor wild camping:
Dartmoor National Park Authority - Wild Camping (http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/vi-wildcamping)
They have a great downloadable (PDF) leaflet here (direct link/ right click link and Save As or click and save pdf file):
Camping and Backpacking on Dartmoor Leaflet (1.26MB) (http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/camping_booklet.pdf)
It's so refreshing to see authorities publicising this kind of information :)
dommyracer
30-07-2006, 21:57
"6 CAMPING
(1) No person shall knowingly use any vehicle, including a caravan or any structure other than a tent for the purpose of camping on the access land or land set out for the use or parking of vehicles except on any area which may be set apart and indicated by notice as a place where such camping is permitted."
So that's hammocks out, technically....
Hmmm. I guess this is meant to stop people in campervans etc but I suppose if they wanted to get picky it could preclude hammocks.
Then again, is a hammock a 'structure?'
Celt_Ginger
31-07-2006, 12:28
But, the Hammok would be considered your bed. A tarp over the top of it would constitute the tent. not all tents have sewn in sides and ground sheets, nor do they all have tent poles. It's all in how you interperate the regulations.
Spacemonkey
31-07-2006, 18:58
Yeah, I was just being pedantic. I can't imagine you'd have any grief, I certainly haven't.
arctic hobo
01-08-2006, 09:55
black tor corpse sx565 893
then we have heck wood nr tavistock sx54 73
I've used Blackator copse several times. It's lovely there, the trees are amazing - but do check yourself for ticks because at this time of year the bracken is extremely thick there.
benmatthews90
04-08-2006, 22:07
erm fernworthy looks good
jus mind the bears
and find out if you are allowed to stay there (or just be very quiet!)
No good for a hammock, no trees, but Plym Steps is quite nice for a night out if you are on the South Moor. Plenty of water, relatively tucked out of harms way and there are worse places to have a beer and watch the sun go down than Hartor Tors.
Dougster
17-08-2006, 09:03
I went for a walk to Wistmans woods on Saturday and on the return came through Beardown Farm - opposite the Two Bridges Hotel on the junction. I saw this sign on the gate of a field which had a nice looking stream and some well spaced trees!
Sounds like it's aimed at us too!!
Spacemonkey
17-08-2006, 20:42
You got a grid ref for that farm?
Spacemonkey
17-08-2006, 22:05
Try
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Nigel
Hey, that looks good. Might give it a whirl some time..
The Rock Man
20-08-2006, 11:39
I've used Blackator copse several times. It's lovely there, the trees are amazing - but do check yourself for ticks because at this time of year the bracken is extremely thick there.
I'd agree with that - I was biviing in Burrator woods a few weeks ago and I woke up to find I had 5 of the little blighters biting me – I’d suggest sleeping in a hammock or some thing similar that raise you off the ground would be a good idea.
An alternative would be to sleep up on one of the Tor’s themselves – best done on a fine warm night but definitely an amazing experience
bikething
20-08-2006, 13:34
An alternative would be to sleep up on one of the Tor’s themselves – best done on a fine warm night but definitely an amazing experience
... just don't roll over in your sleep! :eek: :lmao:
First post (come via British Blades) so hello all!
Recently went to Wistman's Wood (Dave Budd recommended it to me on British Blades), didn't venture far in to the woods as there is a sign next to the gate before the wood asking people not to climb over the bolders as it damages the lichen. We walked past and then over to the other side of the valley and back along the leat. This piccy was taken of Wistman's wood from the other side of the valley (SX 6091 7767).
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/pippyd_bb/Holidays/IMG_0397.jpg
We passed Beardown Farm campsite on the way back there was 1 tent there at the time:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/pippyd_bb/Holidays/IMG_0406.jpg
Decided to camp (SX 60250 75375) there a few days later (we were at Cockingford at the time of the walk).
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/pippyd_bb/Holidays/IMG_0517.jpg
Had a good chat with the farmer, he said summer hols/August tends to be his quietest time, other times of the year he tends to get lots of groups from people training for DofE to Hells Angels. Think he mentioned up to 70 people spread about the place at certain times. Said the only people he'd not have back were the police as they made a right mess :)
There is a dedicated large spot for open fire across the stream in the trees (past the tent in the pic). A fire is allowed here but he said under no circumstance are open fires allowed anywhere else. We camped so I didn't look in to tree spacing for you hardcore lot! Other things to note were it sounded like he would allow wood collected from his land if done responsibly (sign states otherwise I think due to bad experiences in the past). The stream water is clean enough to drink, there is also a tap up at the farm. Toilet - go dig a hole. We were the only people there for our stay though he said it can get very busy so best to ring up in advance.
We enjoyed our stay at Cockingford farm until 3 families arrived as a group with tents the size of houses and pitched between the existing rows of tents - they were so close guyropes crossed :(. Met a nice family John and Mel who had been going there each year for something like 13 years.
Cheers, Phil
I went for a walk to Wistmans woods on Saturday and on the return came through Beardown Farm - opposite the Two Bridges Hotel on the junction. I saw this sign on the gate of a field which had a nice looking stream and some well spaced trees!
Sounds like it's aimed at us too!!
Surrey Yeoman
08-09-2006, 22:58
Maybe I'm being thick, but what does "ppl" stand for??
Maybe I'm being thick, but what does "ppl" stand for??
Yes sorry ppl = people.
I'll edit the post accordingly.
Apologies, Phil
Nightwalker
19-09-2006, 00:37
I've only ever camped at one location on Dartmoor. Recommended to me by a teacher many years ago; Lucky Tor, any of you folks stayed there? It's stayed a special place for me in my mind, many fond memories! As kids we were dropped off at Dartmeet (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Dartmeet,+Devon,+PL20&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=50.537463,-3.864098&spn=0.036277,0.10849&om=1), and left on our own, sometimes for up to a week camping at and around lucky tor, we had superb times! We spent some time up there and seen some funny things! I would have been happy with seeing a beast of Dartmoor at that age but we had spontaneous rock climbers of the Tor itself, a couple of nudist archers walk through camp and then one other time another couple pitched up 100m from our tent, but they still kept us awake with their nightly activities :eek: Thats wasnt all in one visit thank god.
I have a online gallery on my website of Lucky Tor, it's from many years ago, but probably the most fun visit I had:
http://www.ashleycawley.co.uk/luckytor/index.html - Please take a look and leave comments! There's a few humorous ones!
Here is another gallery of Lucky Tor (2004 visit), just myself and girlfriend Claire:
http://www.ashleycawley.co.uk/luckytor2/index.html
This was Claire's first time camping out on the moors, and I had to take here there in the Winter :rolleyes: Theres some great photography in that last gallery (thanks to Claire) If anyone wants the images in full-resolution, PM me and I'll email them to you :)
I think this community is going to be a superb resource for me! Find new info on kit and places to stay. :) Cant wait to learn more! So Lucky Tor anyone?..