Monthly Archives: January 2015
Yes Tor with snow
Third time in a month we find ourselves on the top of Dartmoor. We were heading somewhere else, for a gentle walk when we saw the white cover over the high tors near Okehampton. A quick change of plan and a gorgeous climb in a perfect sunny day (even the wind at the summit was not too bad …). The snow was very fresh and soft although every footstep quickly turned it into a slippery icy patch. I recon it was snowing on Saturday, maybe even at the early hours of the morning. Perfect timing!
West Mill Tor (on the right) and Yes Tor covered with fresh snow
Looking towards High Wilhays, with Great Links Tor on the right
Scrat’s acorn
A lot of attachment to this growing snowball.
It started its life as a tiny ball on the lower slopes of West Mil Tor, where a thin cover of snow powder got A’ very excited.
Snow on Yes Tor with view to the North West
Snow on Yes tor with West Mill tor in the background
The ball then grew steadily as we climbed Yes Tor white slopes and A’ determinedly hold on to this his cold snowball.
Eden Project, Jan. 2015
Mostly Outdoors 