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Black Ridge BrookThe Black Ridge brook is a comparatively small stream that drains much of Black Ridge, some of Little Kneeset and the western part of Black Hill. It lies in an isolated part of High Dartmoor. In itself the brook is rather an ordinary sort of brook but the landscape that it runs in is one of the inner secrets of Dartmoor. The marshy plain of Amicombe is a wildlife haven and is only visited by isolated groups of walkers and soldiers under training manouevres.Proceed along the military road from Okehampton and make for the observation post at Okement Hill (OP 15 - SX 603878). Park there and then head along the southern track towards Hangingstone Hill. Turn left towards the shallow pool of Ockerton Court and once past the pool head south over some rough ground towards East Okement head. Note that there are two tribituaries. The eastern one will take you to Cranmere pool, the western one ends up on beside Black Ridge. This walk took the western route. Head south and it is a short walk over the blanket bog to the more even ground that surrounds the Black Ridge brook. Follow the valley down and cross the brook near the tribituary confluence and walk up to the small hill of Little Kneeset. Fur Tor dominates the landscape here. Then head NW up the Amicombe valley until you get to Amicombe Hole and then head down to Kneeset Foot. Follow the East Okement upstream - the western bank is probably the easier one to follow. At Kneeset Foot head east to carry on following the Okement. After you pass a tinner's hut you can carry on NE up Vergyland Combe which will take you straight back to OP 15.This is a 8.5 mile walk that includes some awkward walking ground. Map and compass are essential. If the mist comes down then good navigation is paramount. All of the area lies in the Okehampton military range.
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