Martin Hesp wrote an article last friday in WMN on Bagga Tor, so inspired by that, we decided to explore the area for ourselves. Driving through Tavistock, and then Peter Tavy, we eventually came to a gate leading onto the moor. The views from here are amazing:
Bagga Tor is immediately adjacent to the car park, and further views of the surrounding area reveal themselves:
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| Bagga Tor |
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| View of Nat Tor and Ger Tor from Bagga Tor |
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| View of Staddon Hill on the left and Baggator Brook from Bagga Tor |
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| A long walk up to Lynch Tor |
It was very cold and windy, but a lovely day for a walk. The route up to Lynch Tor was very steep indeed.
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| Lynch Tor |
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| The view from Lynch Tor, with the South Common Plantation and Bagga Tor |
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| View from Lynch Tor looking towards Staddon Hill |
The route to Staddon Hill was very boggy and hazardous! We thought if we went higher, it would be better, but if anything, it was worse.
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| Not to be recommended!! |
So onto Staddon Hill with its rocks and buildings. A very cold extremely windy place to be!
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| Standon Hill |
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| Staddon Hill with the shadow of a building! |
From then on, it was downhill, and across footpaths by Brousentor Farm and back to the car.
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| View of Nattor Down across the valley from the top of the path from the farm track |
The walk had some spectacular views as you can see.
Bagga Tor is immediately adjacent to the car park, and further views of the surrounding area reveal themselves:
What amazing scenery and views. I know why I love the Devon countryside so ... it reminds me of Derbyshire...but Devon is near the sea too.
ReplyDeleteLook out for the mires re Hound of the Baskervilles!
XXX Mandy :O)