Dartmoor Hike for fatties.

devonutopia · 13-01-2005, 13:13

In my effort to get some exercise, just wondering if anyone fancied a quick yomp over Dartmoor at some time. I know some good routes over the moor, thanks to Ten Tors training & doing. Can get a perfect start point, take in some cracking views and routes, go to the best pub on the edge of the moor for beer/lunch, then yomp back to the cars for late afternoon, maybe a social in the evening?

Would be a circa 20/25 mile route I reckon. Would be nice to break in my hiking boots again.

I reckon it would be best for around late Spring.

***ncarring*** · 13-01-2005, 13:14

20 miles is a lot for people who don't hike regularly. I'd be up for it, haven't played on Dartmoor yet. One of the walks my eye is on for the future is the Two Moors Way...

devonutopia · 13-01-2005, 13:17

Well, actually thinking about it, given my current fitness it might be hard for me too. I think I'll say 15 miles, and try and plan it around that. Will be Northern Dartmoor too, so is a lot more hilly than the southern half. Only 2000ft the highest peak.

**TaviaRS** · 13-01-2005, 13:29

I've got a nice little route that I'll be trying out with Cheryl in a month or so. Only a wee route though:

Start at Swallerton Gate (base of Hound Tor), go over Hound Tor then via Greator Rocks to Holwell Tor and on to Haytor Rocks. From there go over Saddle Tor to the little road (C road), follwo that west to Hemsworthy GAte and carry on up to Top Tor. 3 more Tors to go, in order; Bell Tor, Chinkwell Tor and Honeybag Tor. Then head back to the car.

Totals about 6.5 miles and should take about 3 hours (more if I play at scrambling on the tors

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**TaviaRS** · 13-01-2005, 13:47

Another route for you Jason

You probably can't get the detail as you need to login to see the detail.

devonutopia · 13-01-2005, 13:52

jon.

That route sounds cool - I know some good'uns in the North, but a bit heavy slopes for some people maybe, so perhaps the eastern side / south eastern side would be a better overall mix?

Scrambling on tors? ya big kid! Yeah, I make a habit of it too, especially on haytor.

***ColinD*** · 13-01-2005, 14:13

naa it's flat 15 miles will be a doddle...PB is just over 32 miles in a day....I was young and trying to impress a girl (mad on football) far more athletic than I was, I failed; hence I hate football but like walking

But I put the failure down to trippin on the top rung of a style at about 10miles...did another 5 before the nettle rash began to ease of on my face, arms and legs...never trip on a style into a bed of nettles.

KLB · 13-01-2005, 14:17

20 miles?

20 MILES???

I've just walked three miles into work after dropping the car off at a bodyship, and I'm knackered!

Octygone · 13-01-2005, 14:37

If only!!!! woudn't mind walking over the moor again wasn't too keen on the the ground that wobbled when you walked on it...we were told it was a bog but perfectly safe to walk on....how deep is it don't know the longest stick we had vanished before it reached the bottom

***ncarring*** · 13-01-2005, 14:43

Yeah, know what you mean - that awful dog howling in the distance doesn't help, either

Octygone · 13-01-2005, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

Yeah, know what you mean - that awful dog howling in the distance doesn't help, either

probably been run over by jason

MisterGT · 28-01-2005, 19:55

Damn, wish Id seen this sooner. Still you can always stop off at my place for a cup of tea

C.J. · 28-01-2005, 20:43

S'cuse me Mr Jasey!

I've got the sole rights for the use of the word 'fatties' for our organised walks!

Wanna get a proper walk sorted anyway matey, instead of poncing around in the heather like a bunch of gerl guides

Openly highjacking this thread now

...I'm off up Snowden this Sunday to check the route out for suitability. May possibly nip into Pete's Eats and a couple of boozers on the way home too...just for research mind!

Now there's dedication and organisation for you...only the members interests at heart.

devonutopia · 28-01-2005, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

S'cuse me Mr Jasey!

I've got the sole rights for the use of the word 'fatties' for our organised walks!

Wanna get a proper walk sorted anyway matey, instead of poncing around in the heather like a bunch of gerl guides

Openly highjacking this thread now

...I'm off up Snowden this Sunday to check the route out for suitability. May possibly nip into Pete's Eats and a couple of boozers on the way home too...just for research mind!

Now there's dedication and organisation for you...only the members interests at heart.

You crack me up sometimes, CJ

I was planning to do the northern end of Dartmoor anyway, as its a wee bit more rugged, and poncing around in the heather is a little tough, as there ain't much of it up that end.

13-01-2005, 13:13	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Dartmoor Hike for fatties. In my effort to get some exercise, just wondering if anyone fancied a quick yomp over Dartmoor at some time. I know some good routes over the moor, thanks to Ten Tors training & doing. Can get a perfect start point, take in some cracking views and routes, go to the best pub on the edge of the moor for beer/lunch, then yomp back to the cars for late afternoon, maybe a social in the evening? Would be a circa 20/25 mile route I reckon. Would be nice to break in my hiking boots again. I reckon it would be best for around late Spring. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	20 miles is a lot for people who don't hike regularly. I'd be up for it, haven't played on Dartmoor yet. One of the walks my eye is on for the future is the Two Moors Way... __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

13-01-2005, 13:17	#3
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Well, actually thinking about it, given my current fitness it might be hard for me too. I think I'll say 15 miles, and try and plan it around that. Will be Northern Dartmoor too, so is a lot more hilly than the southern half. Only 2000ft the highest peak. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I've got a nice little route that I'll be trying out with Cheryl in a month or so. Only a wee route though: Start at Swallerton Gate (base of Hound Tor), go over Hound Tor then via Greator Rocks to Holwell Tor and on to Haytor Rocks. From there go over Saddle Tor to the little road (C road), follwo that west to Hemsworthy GAte and carry on up to Top Tor. 3 more Tors to go, in order; Bell Tor, Chinkwell Tor and Honeybag Tor. Then head back to the car. Totals about 6.5 miles and should take about 3 hours (more if I play at scrambling on the tors ) __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Another route for you Jason You probably can't get the detail as you need to login to see the detail. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays Last edited by TaviaRS; 13-01-2005 at 13:48.

13-01-2005, 13:52	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	jon. That route sounds cool - I know some good'uns in the North, but a bit heavy slopes for some people maybe, so perhaps the eastern side / south eastern side would be a better overall mix? Scrambling on tors? ya big kid! Yeah, I make a habit of it too, especially on haytor. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	naa it's flat 15 miles will be a doddle...PB is just over 32 miles in a day....I was young and trying to impress a girl (mad on football) far more athletic than I was, I failed; hence I hate football but like walking But I put the failure down to trippin on the top rung of a style at about 10miles...did another 5 before the nettle rash began to ease of on my face, arms and legs...never trip on a style into a bed of nettles. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

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Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,828 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	If only!!!! woudn't mind walking over the moor again wasn't too keen on the the ground that wobbled when you walked on it...we were told it was a bog but perfectly safe to walk on....how deep is it don't know the longest stick we had vanished before it reached the bottom __________________

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*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Yeah, know what you mean - that awful dog howling in the distance doesn't help, either __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

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MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 793 Members Car: Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Damn, wish Id seen this sooner. Still you can always stop off at my place for a cup of tea

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C.J. Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: --- Posts: 3,288 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	S'cuse me Mr Jasey! I've got the sole rights for the use of the word 'fatties' for our organised walks! Wanna get a proper walk sorted anyway matey, instead of poncing around in the heather like a bunch of gerl guides Openly highjacking this thread now ...I'm off up Snowden this Sunday to check the route out for suitability. May possibly nip into Pete's Eats and a couple of boozers on the way home too...just for research mind! Now there's dedication and organisation for you...only the members interests at heart.

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