Cramber

Cramber lies about 1.5 miles due south of Princetown. It is widely used by the military for training although the public still has access. Cramber Hill is a bit bland but still worth visiting - not least because it is easy to get to and the views are pretty good. One oddity that we pass on the way are the remains of a Victorian rifle range that are interspersed with an extensive set of hut circles. This military relic lies due north of Hart Tor.

Park at Princetown - either in the car park or offroad at SX 586733. Head south west towards the upper Meavy valley south of Devil's bridge. Walk through the rifle range, admire the views from Hart Tor and then cross the Hart Tor brook on your way to Cramber Tor. Head due east to get to Cramber pool and then head over the flat top of Cramber Hill to get to South Hessary Tor. It's easy to get back to Princetown from there.

This is a straightforward walk with little to worry about - but you should take proper equipment with you. In some ways this is a good introduction to the kind of conditions to be found on Dartmoor. A very good place to practice your compass and navigation skills. About 3.5 miles.

	Offroad parking at Princetown - SX 586733.
	The start of the Meavy rifle range at SX 581725. Here we are looking dur south towards Hart Tor (which is where the target is to be found). On the horizon on the left is Cramber Tor.
	One of the range markers of the Victorian rifle range. 550 is inscribed on it.
	Lined up against the distant target.
	One of the many hut circles that are found in this area.
	The target - object of the shooting range. This is located just north of Hart Tor.
	Hart Tor at SX 581720.
	The south west view from Hart Tor. On the horizon straightahead lies Leather Tor, to the left is Sheeps Tor and in between in the far distance is Plymouth Sound. The diminutive Black Tor is in the right middle distance.
	Looking west from Cramber Tor (SX 584712). Leather Tor and Burrator reservoir are behind.
	Cramber Pool - SX 589711. This is a muddy pool situated at the top of a gert that runs up the side of Cramber Hill. This pool was made as a result of excavations by tinners.
	The plateau of Cramber hill.
	The Ordnance Survey marker of Cramber Hill - SX 592712..
	A tiny pool at SX 597717.
	The path leading north to South Hessary Tor (and Princetown).
	South Hessary Tor - SX 597723. This tor is best known as being one of the Forest boundary points of 1240. Around 1850 a number of iron spikes were banged into these boundary points - most have gone but this tor's one still remains.
	The NW view from South Hessary Tor. You can just make out the line of an old reave that heads off over the land towards North Hessary Tor.
	One of the Plymouth Water marker stones at SX 591729. This marked the edge of the Burrator reservoir catchment. South Hessary in the distance.
	Looking over towards Princetown.