after themselves. I settled there for 10 minutes and enjoyed the views over North Devon. 13.6 km 4:05 h 410 m 410 m meldon reservoir carpark, up to high willhays, camp, down to the car park again in a loop. We would love to see your walk photographs and pictures walk de177 Yes Tor and High Willhays from Meldon Reservoir. In fact Black Mountain (703m) on the border between Herefordshire (England) and Powys (Wales) is considerably higher than both Crowden Head (Kinder Scout) (636m) and High Willhays (621m). It's 621 metres or 2,039 feet above sea level. fractionally west of south (205 magnetic) on the obvious track to High Leave a comment. Tiny rapidly moving dots scoured the landscape in perfect harmony. You can find more walks near these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select). The difference in height between Yes Tor and High Willhays is a modest 2 metres, a little over 6 feet but if your quest is to walk to the highest point on Dartmoor then you need to go to the most southern of the tors at High Willhays, the OS Map shows which.Place a stone, make a wish, nod hello. 7. You begin at Meldon Reservoir car park, where you will be immediately greeted by sweeping views of Meldon Reservoir, and an impressive dam, which reminds me of the one in . Anyone been there? To our delight we discovered that it lies to the the West of Yes Tor and High Willhays beside the West Okement River, providing us with a delightful circular ro. Do not follow this link or you will be banned from this site. Thanks to Malcolm Oakley of South Downs Walking. google_ad_width = 120; There is a large cairn marking its summit. Hiking info, trail maps, and 55 trip reports from High Willhays (621 m) in the Dartmoor of United Kingdom . The path diverts briefly around a walled area and we shall do our best to publish them. There is also a wonderful stretch that is great for swimming in the summer, pictured left. When the track splits, take the left fork, document.write('' + go4mailvariable + '<\/a>') The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in a stunning setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. I've been feeling rather overwhelmed this past couple of weeks with work and various life "stuff" so this camp was. simply follow the path round its right hand side back to the car park. Trip.com () Trip.com 55% load all 24 walk photos from Walk de177 Yes Tor and High Willhays from Meldon Reservoir, Send us your photographs and pictures from your walks and hikes. Meldon Expert Answers: Meldon Reservoir and Black Tor is a 4.6 mile loop trail located near Okehampton, Devon, England that features a lake and is rated as moderate. "From Meldon reservoir car park, climbed 400m peak directly south then headed on to climb Black Tor. This is a great time to point out that though we'd all been fairly warm on our ascent we all got cold very quickly whilst sheltering from the rain and I can not iterate enough the importance of carrying extra layers and gloves. With that in mind, it is worth remembering that one should not . Okehampton. Given the effort taken in constructionit would be a dishonour to not protect them for future generations to stand beneath and look ever upwards. Meldon Reservoir is a reservoir in England and has an elevation of 912 feet. All in all a very pleasant few hours. High Willhays is 2037ft (621m). It generates some 9kW of hydroelectricity, which is used for instrumentation functions inside the dam. from. Intermediate. , High hand side of the large rock. Meldon Reservoir and Black Tor Moderate 4.5 (183) Dartmoor National Park Photos (380) Directions Print/PDF map Length 7.6 kmElevation gain 272 mRoute type Circular Experience this 7.6-km circular trail near Okehampton, Devon. hiking equipment/clothing before your trip see the Hiking photos. Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Yes Tor at 619m (2031ft). Yes Tor is also known as an English Nuttall (237th highest in England, 412th highest in England & Wales). Yesterday we decided we needed a Dartmoor fix. More than a stepping stone to High Willhays and Yes Tor, Meldon Reservoir is in high open moorland, almost 300 metres above sea level. Dartmoor is bleak, unforgiving, stunningly beautiful and at the same time a cruel vicious landscape. High Willhays or, according to some authors, High Willes is the highest point on Dartmoor, Devon, at 621 metres (2,039 feet) above sea level, and the highest point in the United Kingdom south of the Brecon Beacons. To contribute to go4awalk.com or to contact us about anything at all see Talk to Us. damage, loss or injury which might result from acting on it. At the north end by the car park the Meldon Dam (1972) is a striking photo opportunity, while you can take a picnic by the water on a sunny day and watch fishers catching brown trout. All rights reserved. point and a radio aerial. However I was pleasantly surprised by a bright winters daywith very good walking and some wonderfullong distance views. High Willhays - Wild Running High Willhays Distance: 8 miles (12.5km) Ascent: 541 metres Start/finish: Meldon Dam car park, EX20 4LU 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). Avon Dam Reservoir is one of eight Dartmoor reservoirs. Construction began in 1970 in response to increasing demand for domestic water supply. Reaching the summit of High Willhays 621 meters above sea level, Black-A-Tor Copse is one of the best examples of. 2 0 obj The lichens and mosses that drape the trees are nationally important and grow here in this unique clean air woodland. The views from Yes Tor and along the ridge to Large red words on the OS Map spell out a warning to hikers and tourists alike: Danger Area restricted access. view route as a dynamic Ordnance Survey map click, If you need to buy any A shepherd on a quad bike was commanding three sheepdogs. The reservoir sits below Yes Tor and High Willhays which are the only two mountains in southern England. <> If you're coming from the south, the A386 brings you here too. The gorge is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its geology, flora and fauna. Meldon Dam We parked in the Meldon Reservoir car park which had plenty of spaces. Dartmoor had always conjured up images of bleak moorland, high tors, deep marshes and swirling mists. Willhays, thanks to modern surveying methods. Please enable javascript in your browser preferences). view route as a dynamic Ordnance Survey map click here. It is worth mentioning here that this walk is in parts of the Okehampton firing range and it is worth checking the government website for firing times before you walk. Explore it on the map and plan your own route to High Willhays. The authors state that the name may simply be a compound of high and well (meaning spring), though they admit that the additional syllable at the end is hard to explain. 3.3 km/h. The walk starts from Meldon Reservoir. 04:07. Meldon Dam blocks the West Okement River, creating a large reservoir to its south west (upstream) side. Hiking info, trail maps, and 55 trip reports from High Willhays (621 m) in the Dartmoor of United Kingdom. Only two viaducts of this design remain in the UK and both are thankfully listed structures so hopefully we can enjoy them for many more years to come. walking parallel with the little valley to the left. A|.6ba5WN,Ws=za?]nAk5aZU8aBRWG7J'juQ]:^uO2vQ{wprdKTz*q(Ebk QGrSsH:>#?O| WJ^)j`Y(