1st January

Today the journey began.  Not a specially early start to the day (we did enjoy seeing in the new year with games and trashy telly), but heading up beyond Mary Tavy onto the moor. With husband, daughter and son-in-law in tow, I climbed Ger Tor (446m) and Nat Tor (356m).

 

The way up Ger Tor was boggy in places, so we climbed in a rather zigzag fashion. Coming down to Wheal Jewel Leat was a slow clamber, but being unable to see Hare Tor due to mist, seemed the best route. The leat was full, but we did see a few fish. A quick detour to ascend Nat Tor added in an extra summit. Two hours covering 2.25 miles reminds me that walking on the moor can often take longer than one expects. 

This walk was mostly from this one on Visit Dartmoor, although we didn't make it to Hare Tor, and added in Nat Tor.  We passed The Elephant's Nest [J3 - see Links and Bibliography page for references] en route from Mary Tavy.