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Bench Tor

Dartmoor

A beautiful crag set above the wooded River Dart valley. Best in summer as set into hillside with trees surrounding it [Kathryn Bromfield]

Crag information
Climbing Area: South West & Southern Rock Type: Granite
Importance: CRoW Land: No
Ownership: Unknown No. of Routes: 26
Within National Park: No Year Developed:
Grid Reference: SX694716

Parking and Approach

Park at Venford reservoir then walk over the hill E and follow its eastern slope north until you reach the cliff edge.
Area information

Part of the Dartmoor National Park is used by the MoD for training and live-firing exercises. It also offers a wealth of excellent hillwalking and numerous Tors, some of which still have the potential for new climbing development – especially wild bouldering. The Defence Estates endeavour to support public access (without compromising public safety and military training) and have produced a website with the important safety info and firing times. Follow this link http://www.dartmoor-ranges.co.uk/ for the Dartmoor training area homepage and links to detailed info.

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    Bench Tor

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