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Branscombe's LoafBranscombe's Loaf is an isolated tor on the northern edge of Corn Ridge that has a curious story attached to it. One day in the 13th century the Bishop of Exeter (Walter Bronescombe) was riding home along the ridge in the mist with his chaplain, when they met a man who offered them a loaf and cheese. As Walter was about to eat the chaplain knocked it away because he had seen the stranger's cloven hoof peeping out from beneath his long cloak. If the bishop had eaten then he would have been in the Devil's power. The loaf and cheese were changed into granite boulders and the Devil disappeared. Despite this medieval story Bransombe's Loaf is a safe place to visit and there are splendid views from here over North Devon, the West Okement valley and Yes Tor.Park at the village green of Sourton - near the church. Take the track that leads up to Sourton Tors. It goes over the abandoned line of the old Waterloo to Plymouth railway line. Then head right keeping the Tors on your left. The track slowly bears left into the splendid valley of Lake. Carry on the track until you get to a boundary stone and then head due south towards Great Links Tor until you get to the remains (points) of the old Rattlebrook railway. Head off North east along the contours of Corn Ridge. You pass a few small rocky outcrops and then you'll see a cairn with the distinctive tor of Branscombe's Loaf behind. The Yes Tor massif is right in front. Then head back down towards Sourton Tors and back to the car park.A straightforward walk with some easy climbs. No wet ground unless you're tempted to go into Corn Ridge. It can quickly get very misty up here. Allow 2 hours.The military exercises in this area so be careful of flags.
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