Kes Tor

Kes Tor (SX 665862) is a large block of granite that lies on top of Chagford Common on the NE side of the moor. The distinctive shape of the tor is easily recognised from many places. The views from Kes Tor over Chagford on one side and Gidleigh Common and the eastern highlands of Dartmoor on another side are excellent. Kes Tor used to be the traditional grandstand view for point to point races that finished just below the tor. Chagford Common and Shovel Down contain some impressive stone rows and old settlements. There are 5 stone rows, a stone circle and some standing stones.

Kes Tor is best accessed from Batworthy (SX 662865) and is a favourite Sunday afternoon walk. Although the ground around can be wet this is an incredibly easy walk - but well worth doing.

	The car park at Batworthy (SX 662865). Walk up the path from here to get to Chagford Common.
	A stone row on Chagford Common (SX 659860)
	The north view from the stone row. On the horizon lies Cosdon.
	Looking over to Kes Tor from one of the old settlements on Shovel Down. On the right middleground is Middle Tor.
	Middle Tor - SX 669858
	The northwards view from Middle Tor. On the left horizon is Easdon Tor while to the right lies King Tor and Hameldown.
	The NE view over Batworthy and the Dartmoor highlands from Kes Tor.
	The town of Chagford from Kes Tor.
	Another view of Batworthy from Kes Tor.
	Kes Tor - SX 665862
	Round Pound - SX 664868. This lies on the road to Batworthy and is part of an old settlement complex - probably Bronze Age. In the background lies the gorge of the North Teign stream.