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Great KneesetGreat Kneeset (SX 589859) is one of the more isolated hills of Dartmoor. However, it is fairly easy to get to. A walk to Great Kneeset contains extensive panoramic views over parts of North Dartmoor. It takes you to the edge of some of the wilder parts of the North Dartmoor fen.Drive to OP 15 by the military road from Okehampton Camp. Park at SX 603878, take a southerly bearing and head down the rough path. Shortly before the track swings around to the NE take a track towards the small pool of Ockerton Court. From the pool head south towards the West Okement River. Follow this up to the source and you are at Cranmere Pool. Then take a westerly bearing and head off for Black Ridge. After a short walk you'll meet the peat pass which takes you over the ridge. There are excellent views from here. Make for Great Kneeset which has more splendid views. Descend the NW side to the Ockment, cross the stream and walk up the gentle ridge that leads to Dinger Tor. Finally, you can take the military paths that will take you back to OP15.This is a reasonable walk of around 6 miles involving only gentle climbs - one third of it is along a military track. But it may be quite wet underfoot and if the mist appears then great care is needed. It's pretty exposed up here and even in June the wind can make it cool. Depending on your pace allow about 3 to 4 hours - the views are excellent. Map and compass are essential.This area lies in the army firing range.
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