High Willhays Circular - Dartmoor Hike and Wild Camp - FULL VIDEO
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- This Dartmoor circular hike and wild camp starts at Okehampton Camp, takes in the beautiful views over Meldon Reservoir, the eerie but wonderful Black-A-Tor-Copse, then after what seems an endless climb to reach Dartmoor's highest Tor, High Wilhays, with amazing panoramic views of Yes Tor. before setting in the shadow of West Mill Tor for a wildcamp and a look at the military railway.
Trev tries out some astro photography and timelapses with his DSLR, NAth goes under the tarp once again, and Moby comes along for the long haul. So a crammed pack video of views, wilderness and banter as Summit Or Nothing visit Dartmoors North moor.
We have some new gear to test out - we've both purchased Jet Boil Zip's for one thing ( goo.gl/yZKJ9F ), so will be trying out some boil in the bag meals.
Plus Trev has a new back pack (Vango Sherpa goo.gl/hVu6BL ),
his new tent (Vango Banshee 200 goo.gl/gJ33dq )
and Nath has purchased a water filtration unit - the handy sized MSR Trail Shot goo.gl/yyXvxJ .
OS Explorer MAP (Dartmoor) - goo.gl/9jTgE3
Thanks to Andrew Ross for suggesting this walk, below is his route as we received it, maybe you can copy, paste and would like to try it yourself!
And thanks to Mike from Cornish Knives and Camping for the tent - check out his channel here
/ @adventure-cornish
Whilst some (fat people) may consider some sections hard going, they are short and as it is a circular walk, you are never that far from your car (or the station, if you have arrived by train in the Summer). The only bit of kit that you will definitely need are decent pair of boots - as you know by now, this part of Dartmoor is rocky, with lots of clitter (stop laughing at the back) and bogs (I won't tell your again - stop laughing!). Hilarious jokes aside, the boggy areas catch some people out - there's a section between Black Tor and High Willhays that is boggy three quarters of the way up, even in Summer! You probably know this already but if you find yourself having to walk through such an area, simply look for cotton grass and walk on the turfs, which are firmer, in the same way that you would use stepping stones in a stream.
Anyway, using OS28, here we go. Being a country bumpkin, I don't normally waste my time with grid references and simply read the the map, but the starting grid is 9258.
1. Park near Okehampton Camp - people use the road, by the Camp, before the Ford.
2. Once parked up, cross the Ford, immediately turn right and head onto Black Down. As you'll note, this is a deadly dull part of Dartmoor, however the scenery quickly changes.
3. Head towards the R of the Red-a-ven Brook on your map. You may want to spend a few minutes exploring here and taking some photos. If I remember correctly, there is a mineshaft there. A very odd area - beautiful until you turn and look in the direction of the quarry!
4. Next skirt around Longstone and Homerton Hill (or spend sometime on them if you want to photograph Meldon Reservoir) and head towards Black Tor.
5. I always spend some time at Black Tor. The valley is very photogenic. At this point you can head to Lints Tor, but to keep this walk in order, head towards High Willhays, by walking via Fordlands Ledge. This area can be surprisingly boggy, particularly on the higher ground after it has rained.
6. From High Willhays, you can head to Yes Tor. I then go down into the valley and up West Mill Tor. This valley is also boggy, as you would expect with a stream in it! Every Summer I watch tourists whining about getting their wet feet here!
7. From West Mill I recommend that you head to the military firing range minature railway loop - see Ray Mears' programme about Dartmoor, I'll send you a link in a moment. I walk directly to it, but until you know this area well take care, as it is deceptively boggy - you will do a lot of cotton grass hopping here!
8. From the railway, head toward Rowtor, via the firing range.
9. From Rowtor it is a short walk back to the car, or roughly a mile to Okehampton Station.
Like I said, this is a pleasant afternoon walk/hike that has great potential for a long hike. If you are going to go camping in this area, I would suggest that you use the car park by New Bridge (9059).
Enjoyed this Wild Camp video? Then why not check out more? Like this Hike in the two Bridges area culminating in a Wild Camp at the beautiful Wistmans Wood - goo.gl/4md9Qk
Useful vid as I'm planning a route from Princetown to Oakhampton. 👍 Nathes Chewbacca impersonation at 48.46 😂
awesome video guys it feel we hiked along with you !
Thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it. Hope you can find the time to take a look at some of our other adventures. Peace!
Summit Or Nothing ow we will make time for that probly this weekend ;)
Another quality vid boys, definitely think I'm going to visit Dartmoor this year. Cheers
Cheers very much for watching - definitely a great location, plenty to see and some fantastic camping locations. All the best!
Yeah looks good, trying to get more camps in that ain't a quick overnighter in local woods. Can't beat a yomp.
I already watched this in its separate parts and enjoyed it even more as one long film - great stuff.
Well thanks a lot for sitting through it all again! Like an Eastenders omnibus aint it lol.
Nice to watch it all in a one :) That really was a stunning morning!
Cheers Dave - yeah it was a beaut!
So glad I came across your vids/channel. Always makes me laugh and It’s made me want to get out more again and definitely try a nights wild camp on Dartmoor 😁
Glad you enjoy the videos. yep, Dartmoor is a great location. Some really good spots for wild camping too. Well worth having a go! Thanks for watching, and for commenting! All the best!
Not gonna lie Trev 1 of the most entertaining camping videos i’ve ever seen. I’ve watched countless hours of Summit or nothing videos but some how missed this 1.
We need you and Nath back out on another camp like this. Simply brilliant.
Yea, hopefully Nath will be joining me very soon. Glad ypu enjoyed this one. And oldie but a classic!
Super stuff - loved watching it in its entiraty and thank you for the shout out again 😬
ATB Mike
#StayCornish 😬
Red - a - ven brook Was my first ever camp on Dartmoor. I was at the tender age of 12 & half. Just joined army cadets and the trip was training for Ten tors. I'm 49 now and still visit every year. I've been everywhere in UK but Dartmoor is my Favourite place! I'm getting through your video's slowly and enjoying every one!
Thank you for great viewing!
Thanks Aaron - really glad that you are enjoying our videos. Dartmoor certainly is unique, glad you still manage to enjoy it to this day! Atb! Trev!
Brilliant stuff Sirs. Rambo Nath the metal collector ...... cool bandolero. Hope Nath puts in an occasional reunion trip from time to time. Note future video title ..... S.o.N. "The re-union Tor". Happy days and kind regards.
🤣🤣 yea, he always goes on about carrying extra weight, and then makes the heaviest necklace ever! Funny how this comment about nath rejoining has become relevant again lately. He's done his knee in and so has been out of action again this last year but we hope to have him back at some point! Cheers for watching!
Fantastic! This is why you separate the videos! Lol :)
Beautiful Dartmoor I post in episodes to keep our content regular, then post in full in case people would prefer to see that. Also, when I started out, the Dslr I used the files were too big to edit a full episode so I kind of started editing small then adding them together in the end.
Wow - our first dislike. not bad for a year of uploading
and the thing they don't realise is that dislikes help as much as likes haha, keep up the good work lads, maybe our paths will cross on dartmoor one day ;) SUMMIT OR NOTHIIIINGG!!
Kent Survival Hahaha. Yea right. I was surprised we haven't had more if I'm honest, but heh ho, gotta start somewhere. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. Atb
I for one dont understand why anyone in their right mind would dislike any of your videos . Just keep up the brilliant videos chaps .
Clayton Haha. Thanks a lot. You're too kind. Lol. I could probably think of a few reasons lol. I'm surprised we don't get more. Had a few complaints about language when shared it to some Facebook groups before. Thanks for watching.
Great to watch the feature length epic in one go, cosy up with cup of tea and Summit or Nothing!
Gillian Smith that's great to hear. Thanks for watching! Means the world to us.
I was 30 minutes in when (when you pitched), I thought, I have seen this lol. Watched it again anyway as I hope to do my first wildcamp in the next couple of weeks, so interesting tips and information. Yes, Nath was 100% right when saying you forget, when slogging up a fell, in wet boots, on a cold day, why you are doing it....then you get to the top and it all becomes perfectly clear! Cheers Alan
Alan METALMAN LOL. You'll soon get used to us Alan. I think this may be why we have had a handful of subscribers leave.... Repeat content may annoy the odd bod. Never mind eh. They may come back one day.
The sound is uncharacteristically quiet on this video boys?
Great video you guys make me laugh. 👍👍👍
Dead Fall Bushcraft Cheers mate... Although we are always deadly serious 😂 😂 😂
I AM NO REVELO MI IDENTIDAD PODRAs AYUDAR??
Brilliant ,just love the information you fill the vlog with, Trev,- "Shelstone Tor, where I had my first piss on Dartmoor" Absolute legend
Great vid lads, your videos are down to earth and realistic you keep it real, and it’s great to see you improving, learning, keep it up. spent many days and nights up on Dartmoor great for nav skills,
Always like watching ur vids guys and u even got to see a black sheep lol
Paul's Bushcraft camping n survival cooking lol 😂 😂
pair of legends!!! great stuff lads
Brilliant vlog lads - great info - SUMMIT OR NOTHING!!
13:40 Sorry guys, never had to criticize you before, but, dogs on a lead near livestock (especially sheep) please!
Nice one as always. At first I was like "I'm sure I've seen this one before" and then I read the title properly.
Duane Yea I always like to put the episodes up in an omnibus at the end in case some people prefer to watch in one than in the segments. Thanks ks for watching
I just end up watching them twice, don't mind though, always a good laugh and my type of humour :)
Duane glad to hear it Duane. Thanks for watching.... Twice lol.
I’ve just watched your video Trev, it’s a shame you didn’t find the four plane wreck pits. It looks like you weren’t far enough along the tree line. Great video mate and Check out my channel should you want to try again 👍🏻 always a pleasure watching your videos. Hopefully see you out on the moors one day 👍🏻
Still keep meaning ro get back there and have another look. Thanks for watching!
Oh man those rocks look like in snowdonia!:)
They felt like it too lol
Top channel. Definitely my favourite hike and wild camp videos. Well done fellas.
Much appreciated! Glad that you enjoy it, cheers!
One of the best
I climbed tryfan in my youth an done the jump from Adam an eve 😱😱😱 wouldn't dream of doing it now like haha
You're braver than me, Nicky 😱
Thanks guys , loving the vids
cheers Alex
Poor nath but I'm loving your vids lads ⛺⛺⛺
Thanks Nicky!
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