On a lovely June day, this open gate is almost inviting you to walk through. The beautiful view beyond the gate is towards the Dartmoor hills and tors. This photo was taken from a track above Hexworthy on Dartmoor.
This lovely track with its moss-covered boulders leads to Joey's Lane below Sheeps Tor on Dartmoor. The track is an old packhorse route from many years ago and is found between Sheeps Tor and the Burrator Reservoir.
Photo taken July 2016
The derelict Ditsworthy Warren House is a grade 2 listed building in the Dartmoor National Park. It attracts many visitors since it became famous when used as Narracott Farm in Steven Spielberg's film War Horse.
The building was 'dressed' for the part, then returned to its derelict state when filming was finished.
It is situated in open moorland with several tors and the River Plym nearby.
This is in the Sampford Spiney area of the Dartmoor National Park. A little further along, the road crosses Plaster Down before arriving at the ancient stannary town of Tavistock.
This area of Dartmoor is unusually flat for the moor, though there are several tors nearby.
The Church of St Leonard is in Sheepstor village in the Dartmoor National Park UK. Photo: November 2018
A colourful autumn scene at the site of, what used to be, Narrator Farm in the Burrator area of Dartmoor National Park.
Narrator Farm was abandoned many years ago when the Burrator Reservoir was constructed nearby. It was once the residence of John Bayley who was Lord of the Manor of Sheepstor around 1850.
Little is left to be seen of the farm buildings; just a few remnants of moss-covered stone walls - the land finally reclaimed by nature.
Looking back to Burrator Reservoir from the Middleworth area on the way to Down Tor in the Dartmoor National Park.
This photo was taken in autumn from the edge of the Roughtor Plantation in the Dartmoor National Park. You can see Down Tor in the distance, and behind you, to the southwest is Sheeps Tor.
On Ingra Tor looking north to Staple Tor with Roos Tor beyond, in the Dartmoor National Park
In this image, the Narrator Brook is flowing under the clapper bridge along the track that leads down from Deancombe in the Dartmoor National Park. The stone bridge is just wide enough to cross on foot or on a cycle. There are many such bridges on the moor - some quite ancient, and some much bigger - such as the iconic one at Postbridge.
The track from here eventually goes uphill quite steeply to the lower slopes of Sheeps Tor. This is a particularly lovely spot to take a break when out for a walk and you can, more often than not, have the place to yourself.
The Narrator Brook cuts through the track that comes from Deancombe. The track rises up steeply a little further along eventually coming to the lower slopes of Sheeps Tor.
The small stone clapper bridge, is just wide enough to allow walkers and cyclists to cross, though you might choose to stop and rest awhile by the brook. It certainly is a delightful spot to stop, and maybe take some refreshments whilst enjoying the sound of the water splashing over the rocks and stones.
Sheeps Tor seen from Lowery Cross on Dartmoor. In the valley between here and the tor, is the large expanse of the lovely Burrator Reservoir. If you go to the left at this junction, it will lead you to Crossgate and on to Leather Tor Bridge. A pleasant walk at any time of the year. Going to the right will take you down to the road that circumnavigates the reservoir. A walk all the way round is approximately four miles.
Along the Track to Deancombe from Norsworthy Bridge near the Burrator Reservoir on Dartmoor. A very pleasant walk on a lovely autumn day.
These majestic looking trees are near the parking area at Lowery Cross near the Burrator Reservoir.
I always think that trees look their best in winter without their leaves and revealing the shape of their branches. Winter is a wonderful season for photograph: one reason being is that the quality of light seems so much better - probably because the sun is lower in the sky.
Near Down Tor on Dartmoor under a moody sky. In the distance, on the skyline, can be seen the outline of Gutter Tor. This is in the southwest area of the moor.
A walk to Combeshead Tor on Dartmoor in early spring. In the distance, on the skyline, is Sheeps Tor.
Huckworthy Mill is a Grade 2 listed building in the hamlet of Huckworthy in the Dartmoor National Park. It is next to the River Walkham and its lovely stone bridge. It is a particularly picturesque location, and in my opinion, especially so in late winter to early spring when this photo was taken.
However, it is not the easiest place to get to, as the roads to the village are very narrow in places as is the bridge itself, which needs careful negotiating to avoid scratching the car!
Deancombe Lane is just over a mile long starting from Norsworthy Bridge (near the Burrator Reservoir) leading to Deancombe. At Deancombe there are old ruins of farm buildings abandoned many years ago. Nearby is the Narrator Brook with a small clapper bridge - a very pretty and peaceful spot. The whole area of Deancombe is of interest, and well worth the walk to reach it.
