Lints Tor

Lints Tor (SX 580875) lies within the broad valley of the upper Ockment. It is surrounded by the great hills of Amicombe, High Wilhays and Great Kneeset but it is nonetheless distinctive since it has its own small mound topped by a turret that arises from the West Ockment valley. The views from the tor are splendid. To get to this tor means walking over some of the wildest parts of North Dartmoor. However, you're never very far away from the military roads.

Drive to OP 15 by the military road from Okehampton Camp. Park at SX 603878, and take the south track. Shortly before the track swings around to the NE bear off towards the small pool of Ockerton Court. From the pool head south towards the West Ockment River and follow the stream up to the source and Cranmere Pool. Then take a westerly bearing towards Black Ridge. After a short walk over the peat hags you'll meet the peat pass which takes you over the ridge. There are excellent views from here. Make for Great Kneeset which also has good views. Take the westerly path down to Broad Amicombe Hole. Head north up to Kneeset Foot and cross the West Ockment. Carry on northwards up the slope to Lints Tor. It's best to loop around from Lints to Dinger Tors to avoid the wet (and steep) ground that lies between them. Finally, take the military path that will take you back to OP15.

This is a reasonable walk of around 7 miles involving some gentle climbs. The last 2 miles are along a military track. It may be quite wet underfoot and if mist appears then care is needed since it's pretty exposed up here. Depending on your pace allow about 4 hours. Map and compass are essential. The photos of this walk show how quickly mist can gather over the higher parts of the moor.

This area lies in the army firing range. 

	The track that leads from OP15 towards Ockerton Court. In the background is Hangingstone Hill.
	Ockerton Court.
	On the peaty ground between Ockerton Court and Cranmere. Looking SW towards Black Ridge.
	Walking up the West Ockment stream at SX 602862.
	The West Ockment. High Wilhays on the horizon.
	The fen at the head of West Ockment near to Cranmere.
	Here we are at Cranmere Pool. Duncan is busy writing an entry for the postbox. Molly is hoping for a titbit.
	Rollo on top of the Cranmere Pool letter box.
	The fen around Cranmere Pool. There's been a lot of dry weather recently so it isn't as wet as it could be.
	Black Ridge peat pass at SX 597858.
	The mist is beginning to swoop in on Black Ridge. This photo was taken 10 minutes after the preceding one.
	On our way towards Great Kneeset. This high ground is now in the clouds.
	Great Kneeset in the mist.
	Walking westwards down from Great Kneeset. We're just emerging from below the cloud and the panaorama of Amicombe Hill is just opening up to us.
	The loop of the West Ockment River between Kneeset Foot and Kneeset Nose. Picture taken from the ridge at SX 583859.
	Walking towards Amicombe Hole. Amicombe Hill is in the background.
	The watershed of Broad Amicombe Hole.
	The northwards view from SX 579858.
	The West Ockment at Kneeset Foot. The distinctive shape of Lints Tor is in front of us and behind lies the cloud covered summit of High Wilhays.
	Another view of the West Ockment at Kneeset Foot.
	Crossing the West Ockment at SX 580865.
	Walking up the slope towards Lints Tor. Amicombe Hill is on the left and Black Tor is in the centre distance.
	Looking back over Kneeset Foot. Amicombe Hill is attracting more cloud. On the left is part of the slope of Great Kneeset.
	Approaching Lints Tor from the south.
	Duncan climbs Lints Tor.
	There's a nest up here somewhere.
	Here they are - a nest of ravens on Lints Tor.
	Lints Tor with the misty background of Kneeset.
	Looking back at Lints Tor. The photo shows the steep northern side.
	Dinger Tor in the mist.
	Walkers approaching Dingers Tor.