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Stannon TorStannon Tor gets its name from the Anglo Saxon word stennen meaning stony. And stony clitter lies all around showing that many years ago Stannon tor was a large one before the rocks started to fall down. Just below the tor is the Sheepfold - well worth visiting if not to just see the quality of the building work. The rest of the walk takes in a circular tour to Sittaford and back to the Dart waterfall. This is a good walk taking in a lot of great scenery.Start at the Postbridge car park SX 646788, but walk up the B3212, cross over the bridge (the new one!) and take the first left. This takes you into a muddy field from where you can head on up the East Dart valley by skirting around Hartyland. Walk up to Hartland Tor and then head north along the ridge. Mid way along turn eastwards to take you past the Sheepfold and up the stony slopes to Stannon Tor. Then follow the contours northwards alongside White Ridge, cross the Lade stream and walk up to Sittaford Tor. Then take the SW track that takes you to Winney's down brook from where you can follow the leat track which will take you to the Dart waterfall. Cross the river and then head back to Postbridge via Broadun and Drift Lane.The ground in this walk is easy with a little climbing and scrambling required. No boggy areas. No military areas. A 6 mile walk. Allow 3 - 4 hours for a pleasant pace. This is a good Sunday afternoon walk that isn't too strenuous but thoroughly enjoyable.
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