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Lower Hartor Tor

Tor Information


Name:	Lower Hartor Tor			Grid Reference:	SX603675
Height:	391 m	/	1282 ft
Notes:	You'll see this tor perched on the side of the Plym Valley as you work your way up along the river. A nice little tor that sits in a commanding position and in my opinion more impressive than it's 'larger' cousin Higher Hartor Tor

Lower Hartor Tor

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Location



	Parking
	Park at the old scout hut (SX 57782 67327)

	Military Ranges
	Lower Hartor Tor does not sit in or nearby a military range.

	Bog
	Ground around the river Plym can be very boggy in places.

	Difficulty
	Medium. Can be reached by following the track from the Scouthut towards the abandoned Eylesbarrow Tin working before heading SE via Higher Hartor Tor

Recommended Walk

Distance:

5.5 mi

Difficulty:

Other Tors Visited:

Calverslake Tor, Eastern Tor, Eylesbarrow, Gutter Tor, Higher Hartor Tor, Little Gnats Head, Lower Hartor Tor

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Leg	Instruction
1	Park your car at the old scout hut (SX 57775 67327). I advice getting there early as the spaces are limited and soon start filling with walkers.
2	If you head back up the road you?ve just driven down towards the cattle-grid you will see a gravel track heading off towards Gutter Tor on the left. Follow this track until you come to a gate.
3	From the gate there is a clear path up to the top of Gutter Tor.
4	The walk to the top of Gutter Tor is just a small diversion from the main path. Once you rejoin it follow it until you cross a little causeway over Gutter Mire before heading off-track up and over to the scattered rocks of Eastern Tor.
5	The views from here are wonderful up through the Plym Valley and across the stone rows of Drizzlecombe. From here you can head back to the path along the river or more interestingly head for the stone rows to examine the largest Menhirs on Dartmoor.
6	Head to the left hand side of the Plym Valley and follow the rough path until you meet the confluence with Langcombe Brook. Somewhere close to hear it is a good time to cross the Plym. Care must always be taken when crossing any river on the Moor especially after any rain (click to see the 'Stream & River Wading' section on another site)
7	Now head up the steep hill and as you crest the top you?ll see several clumps of rocks. This is actually two tors, Little Gnat?s Head &Calveslake Tor. Either of these make a great spot to stop for a cuppa or lunch.
8	Your next target is clear. On the opposite side of the valley (on a clear day) you?ll see both of the Hartor Tors and at the top Eylesbarrow. Make your way back over the river and up to Lower Hartor Tor.
9	Next walk the few hundred meters to HighterHartor Tor.
10	The final climb of the day is up to Eylesbarrow. Take care as you approach the old mine workings as the ground is very uneven in places and there are still a couple of shafts that haven?t been completely capped. The views from Eylesbarrow are stunning and you can see over vast expanses of the southern Moor.
11	Pick your way back down through the mine workings to the track that will lead you all the way back to the scout hut and your vehicle.
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