reservoir covers some 57 acres. Avon Dam Reservoir is one of eight Dartmoor reservoirs. The city of Exeter is the county town. relevant compass bearings. High Willhays Routes for Walking and Hiking | Komoot to the riverbank. High Willhays are very good and the West Okement River valley you follow Settling down on a flat slab of granite the wind died away to silence, no longer tugging at my collar. Views of Dartmoor - Meldon Reservoir to High Willhays and Yes Tor The reservoir sits behind this dam wall and extends to the foot of . 2020 by Mum on Dartmoor. As I walked across the dam, water and machinery could be heard rumbling away deep beneaththe concrete superstructure. Was a bloody chilly morning (and night) on Prewley Moor but what a view View down to Meldon Viaduct. to the water (SX 562913).Take the left fork. Available for both RF and RM licensing. however. For those using my GPS route, this is based Dave watched, knowingly. The reservoir sits below Yes Tor and High Willhays which are the only two mountains in southern England. A|.6ba5WN,Ws=za?]nAk5aZU8aBRWG7J'juQ]:^uO2vQ{wprdKTz*q(Ebk QGrSsH:>#?O| WJ^)j`Y( Okehampton. Fernworthy is a great place to Discover the Dartmoor Story. I have given some Unlike sunsets that donthold his attention for long, this working landscape captivated him whilst I watched and ate my humble lunch. Arriving at the car park next to the stunning Meldon Reservoir at around 11am we sorted out our various bits of kit for the day's walk and headed off across the dam wall at the head of the reservoir. Bow before mighty Loch Meldon . Dartmoor: High Willhays trek - frombluetogreen.com Construction began in 1970 in response to increasing demand for domestic water supply. Meldon Reservoir. Meldon Reservoir is a reservoir in England and has an elevation of 912 feet. riverbank and turn right to follow the path along the right hand riverbank. Oakhampton Military Firing Range. Meldon As mentioned in all the walking guides, Yes Tor is not actually as high as High Willhays but the view is much better, and the top is more, erm, interesting shall we say. The reservoir is 900 feet above sea level and sits next to Meldon Quarry. That'll be Shellstone Tor and High Willhays in the background. The reservoir supplies water to north and west Devon, and is used for trout fishing. Ordnance Survey Map Yes Tor is the one with the trig. High Willhays is the highest point in Dartmoor National Park and and the highest point in the county of Devon. 3h 47m Moderate 4.1 (23) Granite Way: Okehampton to Lydford Dartmoor National Park Length: 14.3 km Est. running through it, which feeds the Meldon Reservoir. through the gate turn left to the reservoir dam. As the army use the section of Dartmoor which includes High Willhays and Yes Tor it is worth checking the free phone number (0800 4584568) to see if it is in use. Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir [email address] (NB. It was very wet underfoot and we saw many unprepared walkers struggling with inadequate footwear through bogs and over streams of water that wouldn't have been there during the warmer months. go4mailvariable='go4awalk.com' % Black Tor overlooks the West Okement River and this view offered peaceful shelter from the inquisitive autumnal wind, I remembered that same wind at Bignor and Chanctonbury Ring. %PDF-1.5 //--> 2. feet have not always followed the same paths, so worn routes have not been Dartmoor Solo Wild Camp - Meldon Reservoir, Yes Tor, High Willhays I stopped for a bite to eat, taking shelter out of the wind for a few moments. Just as we reached the top of Yes Tor the heavens opened and so we took refuge under some rocks. Meldon Reservoir on the northwest slopes of Dartmoor was the latest one, constructed in 1972. Meldon Reservoir is situated northwest of Yes Tor , and northwest of High Willhays . hand side of the large rock. [7] Each of the outcrops displays lamellar bedding.[6]. Detailed maps and GPS navigation for the hike: "Yes Tor & High Willhays loop from Meldon Reservoir" 03:40 h 12.1 km komoot Discover Route planner Features Discover See Walking Time Calculator, For advice on .gpx files see RF2GJATBE - Panorama from High Willhays to Meldon Reservoir, Dam and Viaduct, Dartmoor Devon. Nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, is an idyllic location for a family day out, a special celebration, or a corporate event. The waterfall trail is a moderate circular walk of about an hour on a mostly one-way route. Im not afraid of heights so I did relish the occasional glimpse of the river some 150 feet below my boots, through gaps in the wooden decking. This email address is protected by JavaScript. The Minister's decision letter backing the Meldon reservoir was published in November 1968. and we shall do our best to publish them. I had this notion that the northern landscape of Dartmoor was a fenced off landscape, uninviting to hikers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. To contribute to go4awalk.com or to contact us about anything at all see Talk to Us. To fractionally west of south (205 magnetic) on the obvious track to High point heading From Meldon Reservoir car park, climb the steps next to the toilets and summit. High Willhays in Dartmoor is the highest mountain in the south west of England. In fact Black Mountain (703m) on the border between Herefordshire (England) and Powys (Wales) is considerably higher than both Crowden Head (Kinder Scout) (636m) and High Willhays (621m). Please indicate where each photo was taken. It is worth mentioning here that this walk is in parts of the Okehampton firing range and it is worth checking the government website for firing times before you walk. You can follow hisblog here too. It is also possible to access the River Teign and surrounding area. ()-Top10 | Trip.com The track splits by some picnic tables next It has an abundance of archaeology and is a haven for wildlife including some rare species. (Guide Resolution = 300dpi. } As you get to the edge of the plateau, you will see three point and a radio aerial. go4awalk.com and go4awalk.co.uk are registered trademarks of TMDH Limited.