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worm's eye view of Sharp Tor |
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The
gorse, the heathers, wortleberry bushes, the delicate little tormentil,
the grasses and sedges are all there to be admired, and let us not
forget the herbal treatments that some of these plants, like the little
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For the
bird lover there are Wheatears, Stonechats, Skylarks, Birds of Prey
and at different times of the year, passing migrants to be observed.
For those interested in insect life there is plenty to see and occupy
your interest, from little creepy crawlies to butterflies and moths,
all this within a small area, a short walk, and for those that can’t
walk the terrain a pair of binoculars and a magnifying glass will
open up a brand new world of interest.
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are some fantastic views to be had from the top of the tor
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From the
top of Sharp Tor there is so much to see, look back W.N.W. at the
car park with Yar Tor behind it and you will see the prehistoric reeves.
This wonderful Dartmoor prehistoric field system is all around, look
S.W. towards Holne Moor and there it is again, sweeping down to the
Dart valley and up to the tor on which you are standing.
If you are lucky enough to be there as the sun gets low in the sky
the shadows make this system even more obvious and self explanatory.
The wonderful River Dart Gorge below you, the steep sides of the valley,
running down from Mel Tor on the left and up to Bench Tor on the right,
fascinating, and ahead of you a patchwork panorama of South Devon.
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reflective mood: Venford Reservoir |
To the
S.W. amongst the Fir trees can be seen Venford Reservoir.
Rippon Tor, Saddle Tor and Hay Tor, to the East.
Hameldown, Chinkwell and Honeybags, to the N.E. and Corndon Tor to
the North.
On the skyline between that and Yar Tor can be seen the silhouette
of the "Cave Penny Cross" erected in memory of a member
of a local family, Lieutenant Anthony Cave Penny, killed in action
8th June 1918 aged 19 years, commanding his men. That will give you
something to ponder over too!
Well worth a visit.
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the bottom of Dartmeet Hill you can explore the rocks in the
stream at Badger's Holt |
That is
just some of what can be seen from Sharp Tor - for the rest you must
go and see for yourself!
NB. For those less able, by walking back the road a hundred yards,
an easier path to the tor can be found - enjoy yourselves!
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