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Cuckoo RockCuckoo Rock is a strangely shaped rock that forms part of the rock clitter on the SW slopes of Combeshead Tor. Quite why it is called Cuckoo Rock is unclear. It did however, host one of the earliest letterboxes of Dartmoor. The letterbox used to be located on top of the rock but it has now vanished. The area around the rock abounds with the remains of medieval tinning, there are the remains of a number of well established farmhouse and nearby is one of the best stone rows that Dartmoor has to offer. Oh - and on a good day there are some great views of the surrounding countryside to be had.Take the road to Burrator Reservoir and park at the NE car park at Norsworthy Bridge (SX 569693). Then head SE and follow the track that follows the granite wall. This leads past the ruined farmhouses of Middleworth and Deancombe. At Deancombe start walking up the hillside through some small enclosures. You should be able to see the unique shape of Cuckoo Rock as you get nearer to it. Then onwards to Combeshead Tor, the stone row and then along to Down Tor. Once you've admired the views walk down the northern slopes down to Newleycombe Lake. Depending on water level this may not be trivial to cross. Then walk through the fields until you get to the track which will take you back to Norsworthy Bridge.This is a reasonable walk with some scrambling up clittery ground. You're subject to the vagaries of Dartmoor so be prepared. No military restrictions to worry about.
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