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Author - Lou Johnson. If time allows, make a point to stop in their village pub, The Tors Inn, with its amazing views, friendly owners who are enthusiastic about the outdoors, and sensational whisky collection (make the pub stop all the more rewarding by starting in South Zeal instead and walking to the pub – which we’ve done!). ...include all Tumps Nat Park - Dartmoor. All the walking routes up Great Links Tor on Hiking info, trail maps, and 39 trip reports from High Willhays (621 m) in the Dartmoor of United Kingdom ... "From Meldon reservoir car park, climbed 400m peak directly south then headed on to climb Black Tor. High Willhays. ...with no ascent logs recorded by anyone, Logged Descriptions (logged by 702 users, only the latest 50 shown -. The route then heads to the summit of High Willhays where there are fabulous views over Dartmoor and Devon. (Please be considerate with your usage of the Full Screen/Bing Maps pages, as there are monthly limits), Show all mountains within map bounds Please quote the hill number and hill name. For a longer route from the car park by Meldon Reservoir, try the Dartmoor's Highest Points Circular Walk (High Willhays/Yes Tor). Map Help, To view previously saved markers which fall within the bounds of the map, click the show link (you may need to repeat this if you zoom or pan away from the current position on the map). Yes Tor was for years thought to be the highest summit on Dartmoor until piped at the post by its companion High Willhays, thanks to modern surveying methods. point however. Switch to Bing Maps view To the north, admire the patchwork blanket of colourful fields. ROUTE Meldon Dam car park to High Willhays and back DISTANCE: 8.65 miles (13.9 km) Meldon Dam Car Park: OS Grid Ref: SX 56154 91787 Longstone Hill: OS Grid Ref: SX 56942 90492 Yes Tor: OS Grid Ref: SX 58072 90155 High Willhays: OS Grid Ref: SX 58032 89217 Black Tor: OS Grid Ref: SX 56627 89490 West Okement River: OS Grid Ref: SX 56052 89827 This page uses the Ordnance Survey OpenSpace APIwhich does not include Explorer (1:25000 scale) mapping. High Willhays & Yes Tor Introduction to Walk 1075. Once parked up, cross the Ford, immediately turn right and head onto Black Down. Yes Tor is the second highest point, at 619 meters. About High Willhays. ...with no ascent logs recorded by anyone, Resize map: portrait / landscape Although High Willhays stands at 2,039 ft (621 m), it’s not a challenging hike and is very accessible. To add your own marker to the map, click on the appropriate symbol below the map, then click again at the location required on the map (using the crosshairs). This is one of those great walks where you park up and withi… 331 High Willhays # 1, Boone, NC 28607-7961 is currently not for sale. With Sal before Compass Sport Cup final - clear, but cold. Parking in the Meldon Reservoir carpark, Helen & I Followed the route around Longstone Hill and then climbed up to Yes Tor and then across to the summit at High Willhays. In low cloud and high winds we returned via Fordsland Ledge and then Black Tor. Solo. Sunday morning. Lovely day. Boggy underfoot, Heavy showers but quick ascent from the Reservoir C.P. Ft. townhomes built in 1999 that sold on 12/30/2019. Parking in the Meldon Reservoir carpark, Helen & I Followed the route around Longstone Hill and then climbed up to Yes Tor and then across to the summit at High Willhays. In low cloud and high winds we returned via Fordsland Ledge and then Black Tor. JohRvs: 15/10/2017: From okehampton station: jj35: 14/10/2017 View 36 photos for 331 High Willhays # 2, Boone, NC 28607 a 3 bed, 4 bath, 2,687 Sq. Walking/Dartmoor's highest ground. Show/hide GPS File for mountains/markers shown, Click on a picture to view photo on the hillsummits website, To contribute a summit or portrait photo for a hillplease contact the hillsummits website. My final Marilyn in Region 40, from Meldon car park, returning over Yes Tor - then a 510 mile road trip home. Easy stroll over here nice and relaxing with Smudge after the morning's visit to Great Links Tor. Lydford car park to Bracken Tor YH. Revisited in the company of AC via Lints & Dinger tors. Not exactly the most beautiful walk. Started at Meldon Reservoir. Cloud base was approx 350m so didn't have any views. Nice to practic navigation skills though. Marched up Longstone Hill, then cross country to meet the Yes Tor - High Willhays track, up to HW, then over to YT, then back on the tracks/paths via Black Down. Beware that there seem to be some extra tracks which are not marked on OS; it would be easy to get pretty lost in the fog if you're not concentrating! The pool at SX564922 is worth a short detour. Started at Meldon Reservoir car park. Route via Black Tor, High Willhays and Yes Tor. The final section descends over Okehampton Common to the reservoir and the finish point. Although there are plenty of other options to get to High Willhays such as the Observation post, OP22, by Rowtor, and follow the good tracks. High Willhays is the highest point on Dartmoor, it is also the highest point in the UK south of the Brecon Beacons in Wales or Kinder Scout if you just count England. This route takes you to the highest summits in the Dartmoor, which are also the highest south of the Brecon Beacons. This condo was built in 1999 and last sold on 6/7/2018 for $425,000. Grade - moderate. The tracks around High Willhays are well-trodden as … However if its a large rocky outcrop that you want, they across the short distance to Yes Tor! High Willhays is near the northwestern edge of Dartmoor, about 2.5 km (1 1 ⁄ 2 miles) south east of Meldon Reservoir and about 5 km (3 miles) south of the town of Okehampton. / reset. The 3,044 sq. High Willhays, at 621 meters, is the highest point in Dartmoor, the South West and the UK south of the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Logged-in registered users only...When you add a marker, a pop-up box should then appear on the map - fill in the elevation (if known) and a brief description of your marker, then click [save]. As you'll note, this is a deadly dull part of Dartmoor, however, the scenery quickly changes. High Willhays is within the Dartmoor Okehampton firing range and therefore access is restricted when red flags are flying. High Willhays is the highest point in Dartmoor National Park and and the highest point in the county of Devon. This walk takes in Dartmoor's highest points High Willhays and Yes Tor, a National Nature Reserve and a stunning river valley.. Start at Meldon Reservoir. Ascent - 1250 feet / 379 metres . High Willhays is the highest point in Dartmoor National Park and and the highest point in the county of Devon. Cross the dam and turn R onto the Meldon Reservoir shore path to the far end and then up the West Okement River to the woodland (2.1 miles/3.4km). It’s south east of the car park and up and over a steep hill; At 621m it’s the south of England’s highest point, only 2 metres higher than Yes Tor just to the north. MC alone after a day's work. 1hr 50 taking in 3 tops. Misty on top. Just back at dark. Climbed solo. Cloudy but mostly dry day except one light shower on ascent of Yes Tor and some drifting mist. Parked at Meldon Reservoir car park (£2 charge). Crossed dam and used the track which winds around Longstone Hill. At around 425m contour, I turned east for Yes Tor summit, following initially an indistinct path. The summit has a flag pole and trig point on a small tor. Easy walk south along the ridge to Devon's highest point, High Willhays, which was marked by cairn topped by a graceful tower of tiny stones! Fine views of surroundings, especially the bleak terrain to the south. Strongly reminiscent of Pennines or Cheviots. Stayed high on mostly pathless terrain to Dinger Tor and Lints Tor before descending to the upper valley of the West Okement River. The valley is boggy at first but a small path soon appears. Passed an enchanting stunted oak forest and a wooded gorge before reaching the reservoir and return to car. Walked with eldest son (17) from the car park at Meldon Reservoir. Weather warm with some low cloud but also patches of sunshine. Went to Yes Tor first then on to High Willhays. Descent enlivened by youth hostel ringing at 7.53pm to say check in was by 8pm not 10pm due to Covid. Thankfully they let us in when we got there at about 9.25pm. Run from Meldon Reservoir. Warm and sunny day! Run up from the east side of Meldon Reservoir followed a stream to the east of Homerton Hill up on to the plateau. Ran slowly across the open moor to High Willhays. Close to the stream I saw a Grey Wagtail higher up there were a few Crows and plenty of Skylarks. Had a chat on the summit and enjoyed the view. Could clearly see the North Devon coastline and the sea. Ran easily to Yes Tor where I said hello to a couple hunkered down in the rocks. Easy run back to the start across the trackless moor. Saw my first Wheatear of the year. Time taken an hour for 4 miles. Parked at Meldon Reservoir, 12k circular walk up to Black Tor, onto High Willhays then Yes Tor. Clear windy day with amazing views from Yes Tor. Round of Hangingstone Hill, Cut Hill, High Willhays and Yes Tor from parking at East Okement Farm. Torrential rain. Solo round in fell running gear but not possible to run on much due to difficulty of terrain (uneven clumps of grass). Several water crossings. Deep mud in parts. 14 miles total in 4hrs 15min. Arthur's first Hewitt at day 35. Rachel came too. Arthur's first Hewitt. Jonny came too. Run from Sourton Church up over Sourton Tors along the old railway to Great Links Tor. I t took me a few minutes to remember the easiest climb to the actual summit which was very easy as the only technical move is low down. I headed on to the remains of Bleak House. I remember camping by it in 1990 and it was a lot more substantial then. I took the path up to Kitty Tor. The cloud broke and it was warm in the sunshine. I headed down to Sandy Ford and then up High Willhays and Yes Tor before running back to Sourton via the top end of Meldon reservoir. For the 11 miles it took 2 hours 30 minutes. I saw Wheatear, Linnets, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Buzzard, Kestrel and Ravens. 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