Wild Tor

Wild Tor lies within the centre of North Dartmoor. Although not the highest nor the most commanding of tors it is nonetheless impressive and the views on a clear day are excellent. Getting to Wild Tor takes you right into the moor along well established tracks for the most part.

Park offroad (SX 659910) near Throwleigh and head up the Blackaton Gorge passing Shilley pool on the way. At the top of the gorge make for the 3 track stone row at the foot of Cosdon Hill. Take the old peat path that skirts Cosdon towards Hound Tor. It passes the west side of Raybarrow pool. You get to a stone circle and the path to Hound Tor and Wild Tor is obvious. Descend the clittery slope of Wild Tor and make for Galleven Ford. From here a track skirts around Kennon Hill and ends up on Throwleigh common.

This is a reasonable walk with a couple of gentle climbs, some wet ground and a fair distance to cover. Good tracks for most of the way although around Galleven Mire you may need to use a compass to get you to the ford. Allow 4 - 5 hours. We did this walk in drizzly, misty weather and navigation was pretty important.

Wild Tor lies within the military range.

	The car park off the road near Throwleigh at (SX 659910). There isn't much room for many vehicles here.
	Approaching Blackaton Gorge. You can see the silver reflection of Shilla Pool. The gorge lies behind the pool.
	Walking up Blackaton Gorge (SX 649910).
	One of the beautiful pools of Blackaton Gorge.
	The head of Blackaton Gorge (SX 648908).
	Looking NW at misty Cosdon Hill from the edge of the Cheriton Combe marsh.
	Raybarrow Pool from SX 638904. This is an extensive mire and not a good place to walk into. There is a small patch of willow carr in the middle of the mire - a good sign of danger underfoot.
	Looking towards the White Moor Stone from the stone circle at SX 633897.
	The path leading towards Hound Tor from the stone circle.
	A mistbound stop at Hound Tor.
	Looking back at Hound Tor from the track near Wild Tor.
	Approaching Wild Tor.
	Wild Tor - SX 623877.
	Cosdon Hill shrouded by mist as seen from Throwleigh Common at SX 649905.
	Throwleigh Common.
	Eastwards view from Throwleigh Common.