Today's walk was to find the most southerly tor, starting from Harford Moor Gate just beyond the village of Harford [W11]. Firstly we sought out Tor Rocks. A bit of a nondescript name, but found fairly easily south west of a small plantation which apparently encompasses a reservoir. It has more significance for me, as it was my 50th Tor!
Then skirting around Weatherdon Hill, we crossed the Two Moors Way, in search of the summit of Western Beacon [X12] (320m). It was a bit elusive as the top is quite flat and therefore the summit is out of sight climbing from this direction. Firstly the cairns were spotted, then just to the south, the Tor. It was well worth finding. From the top I could see the sea from the Torbay area right round to Cornwall, about 180 degrees.
We followed a line of boundary stones northward, down to Black Pool. Then continuing up in search of Black Tor (333m), apparently on the side of Butterdon Hill. One of the smallest tors in Ken Ringwood's book, so we were pleased to find it. I don't think we would have done without the picture from the book. The grid reference given seemed to point to the pool - I recorded Black Tor at SX65385842.
Then on over Butterdon Hill to the much more obvious Hangershell Rock (356m).
This was walk number 16, and whether I can manage 50 walks in 2020 remains to be seen. Thankfully my ankle is holding up well as we're hoping to concentrate on some higher peaks for a while now. All encouragement appreciated, details on the Get Involved page!
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