Ultimate Dartmoor Challenge route part1

Route Notes (1)

The Ultimate Dartmoor Challenge is a circuit of 28 Ordnance Survey Triangulation Pillar's (Trig Points) - 27 of which are within Dartmoor National park.

The terrain is extremely varied, with vast expanses of open moorland, country lanes, wooded valley's, and (unfortunately) some stretches of road walking.
The area is rich in history, legends, folklore, archaeological remains, flora & fauna, etc.

The CHALLENGE is suitable for a series of short walks, or to fully justify it's name, a long distance expedition, in excess of 120 miles.
No specific route or time limit is given, allowing the participant every opportunity to complete it at their leisure, visit nearby places of interest, etc.
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1. Maps Required :
a. O.S. Outdoor Leisure Map Sheet No.28 : DARTMOOR : Scale. 1:25,000
      Invaluable for rights of way, field systems, etc.
b. O.S Landranger Series : Sheet No's : 191, 192, 202. Scale. 1:50,000 (these are the one's the
      enclosed grid references were take from)
2. Grid Refs : 6 fig. grid refs have been used throughout.

3. MoD Ranges :
   a. Large areas of the North Moor are within the MoD Ranges. The boundaries of these are
    marked on the ground by red and white posts, and notice boards at strategic points. Red flags fly
    from various points on the moor when the ranges are in use (Red lamps during darkness). It is
    advisable to obtain details of live firing before proceeding onto the moor. Details can be obtained
    from local Post Offices, Police Stations, Public Houses, newspapers.
   DO NOT PICK UP STRANGE OBJECTS. If you see a strange object on the moor, or
   something that looks like ammunition - DO NOT TOUCH IT. Make a note of the grid ref. and
   inform the Police.
   b. Yes Tor (581901) is the only Trig Pt. within the Ranges Area, although your choice of route will
    dictate the time spent within the Ranges Area.

   4. Private Land :
    Some trig points are on private land, for which no access is allowed. Therefore they have been
    omitted from the route card. Some can be seen from nearby (like Bel Tor), so have been included,
    others where something close by is worth a visit (Blackingstone Rock) have also been included
    where it may not be possible to see the trig point at all.
   All of Dartmoor belongs to someone - and although access to roam is available in large areas,
   equally there are large area of private land.
   This Challenge has the blessing of The Dartmoor National Park Authority, and the
   assistance of many of the local landowners - only if we all respect the rights of the
   Landowners and the countryside will this continue.

   5. Route :
   I completed this route, the first time, in an anti-clockwise direction, starting for personal
   convenience from East Hill. Particularly if planning an expedition you will need to consider such
   factors as vehicle parking, accommodation, etc. There are many suitable places - my personal
   choice would be Princetown - and it's on the route !!

   6. Rights of Access :
   No information whatsoever on this website constitutes any rights of access. Certain field paths
   on the route are public rights of way - it must be remembered that your 'rights' are only to follow
   the path. For any other access to private land, permission must be obtained from the landowner.

   7. Route Notes :
The route notes do not cover the entire route - planning is part of the enjoyment, isn't it? -
   these notes concentrate on small areas where some form of problem may occur.
   To go to the Route Notes, click here.

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