DARTMOOR FROM MY DOOR - Rowtor and Westmill Tor Circular walk

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4 жыл бұрын

Trev considers himself lucky as he takes his daily walk up onto Dartmoor for a spectacular and scenic circular walk around Rowtor and West Mill Tor.
Whilst the CoVid-19 lockdown is in place, we are limited to where we can go from our doorstep, well, I took a little longer walk than usual this week and ventured to the edge of Dartmoor. To be honest, I saw less people than I would usually on the closer walks, and didn't have to touch a single gate.
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@zero2dad644 3 жыл бұрын

I'm greener with envy than the grass on Dartmoor! Trev you do such a good job of making me feel like I'm there with you.

@SummitOrNothing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - really glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for tagging along!

@lindahamlyn5038 4 жыл бұрын

Nowhere’s as beautiful as Dartmoor even in the winter

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea it's certainly a special place. Thanks for watching

@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The enthusiasm of your commentary adds a lot to the photography. Thank you for sharing this.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, John. Glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

@stevesmith3990 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Trev, thanks so much, you are lucky to live where you do, and a beautiful day on Dartmoor too!

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve - yeah, was a great day for it! Thanks for watching!

@johnlewis8049 4 жыл бұрын

Between you and @countrywalking you’re keeping me sane.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, John! Thanks for watching!

@sarahstrong7174 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much for sharing your walk. Much appreciated.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

No problem, Sarah! Thanks for joining me - glad that you enjoyed it!

@brandonplatt9757 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you needed that Trev 😬😬😬👍👍👍

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

That I did! Cheers Brandon!

@simonpartington8694 4 жыл бұрын

You're a lucky man Trev, good on you mate, take care

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon. Stay safe!

@duncanhill3953 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you Duncan

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

No, thank you Duncan. Take care!

@Sam-ch9mn 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see someone else a bit careful about touching gates. I take disposable gloves to pull latches etc. Just getting from Okey to Moorgate would puff me out (bit older than you 😁) so I drive to the area then walk out from there. Really enjoyed this video. Lovely Dartmoor at it’s best.

@garysmythe9545 4 жыл бұрын

them pixies made you walk a little further mate - but just as well you listened to them - stunning views and great vid - thanks for sharing.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yep - it was the Pixies whispering to me... you heard them too then lol. Thanks for watching!

@jonmatanle7532 4 жыл бұрын

Not at all jealous.... **has a little cry in corner** thanks for sharing another great video Trev, when you letting the wife loose on ya bonnet? Lol

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha... Sorry, Jon, not meaning to rub it in, trying to help give an outdoors fix. And, yea, the hair is getting a little wild now. Trouble is it's clippers or nothing.... Id look like a refugee lol.

@shirleyc285 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always. So jealous you live right next to it! Yes it does feel like you have to justify everywhere you go , I don't see a problem if there's no one about. Enjoyed watching.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Saw less people up here and touched less gates that on any of the really local walks. Worth the extra hours walking if you ask me. Thanks for watching 😊

@marcomiceli1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi from Malta, great video 🙂... have been following your channel for a few months. This reminds me of Xmas eve and day when I was wild camping on West Mill Tor and visited Rowtor too.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marco, glad that you enjoy the videos. We took our honeymoon on Malta. Was absolutely stunning. Thanks for watching

@stuartcooper3670 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice video Trev, interestingly since this lock down I have mapped out 13 routes to wild camp from Brecon, Snowdownia and Dartmoor being 5 of them, have to say some are a bit optimistic with distance and elevation, funny thing is I have never done this in 22yrs of wild camping so goes to show that boredom can be productive equally I have sourced all of my dehydrated food through online shopping so ready to go now. Stay safe and keep the vid's coming

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Sounds like you're using your time constructively - and giving yourself plenty to look forward to, as well. And at least you are going to be well fed too. Thanks for watching! Keep safe!

@lestaylor8572 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. A real tonic to watch this stood in the kitchen with a double malt, cooking Sunday lunch.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds a great way to enjoy the video, Les. Thanks for watching!

@Andy-walkaboutnutty 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't realise you lived so near the dart, good on ya for getting there. 🥾🏠🥀

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea - we made the move last Easter, for a number of reasons, but the proximity to Dartmoor was a clincher. Cheers for watching!

@HikeCamp 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent day out Trev. I have to drive at least six miles to get to my closest hiking area..

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, I'm glad we made the move last year. It's been great just being able to walk into the moor. Thanks for watching.

@stevewoods9661 4 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable video Trev, I'm amazed how you know, all the Torrs, I wouldn't have a clue lol. ATB

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, I've picked them up quite well, especially this area to be fair. Cheers for watching, Steve!

@georgedpost 4 жыл бұрын

@@SummitOrNothing Remember back in the day, when they all looked alike?

@Destro7000 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you got out and did it. There's some tiny 'secret' tors up around there too, in the valley woods north of 'Scarey Tor' - I haven't yet had a chance to go and find those!

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, cool. Maybe I shall have to a look for them. Cheers for watching! All the best!

@TravellingTorunn 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and you are so sincere in your enthusiasm and narrative that it is almost like being there :-) Now you tempt me to disobey all the rules and head over to Southern England for some lovely walks. I miss it greatly! A nice treat to see the photos (also my own two from Norway :)) at the end. Happy walking Trev. Thank you for sharing :) Torunn.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed the video, Torunn, and the walk. Hang in ther and you will be back to UK before too long. And thanks for sharing your pics, they were amazing! Take care!

@motorcyclewild5873 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant part of the country. Can't wait to get back down there. Cheers for sharing trev 🖒 🖒

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - hopefully you're not kept waiting too much longer. Take care!

@lifeontherocks7441 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate I enjoyed that Good to know it's all still up there lol I look forward to watching your south to north adventure. Take it easy trev 😃

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed that. Was nice to get out and up top. I'm just keeping an eye on it for you all haha. Thanks for watching, chief!

@MarkKellyPhotographyUK 4 жыл бұрын

Great start to my Sunday, a stroll on Dartmoor, thanks Trev, pleased to see you are ok mate. Stay safe 👍🍻

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark - glad that you enjoyed it. thanks for watching! Take care buddy!

@roboxlade1057 4 жыл бұрын

Nice little film there Trev, very well put together. Being from 'up-north' it's good to see a bit of Dartmoor, especially without the wind and rain 😉. Cheers buddy keep em coming!

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha... Yea, was a change to see it under a sunny sky myself lol. Cheers for watching, Rob.

@DartmoorExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one trev thanks for sharing it's great to see a recent Dartmoor video and I was think well if you go to west mill Tor then your going to want to go unto yes Tor so on and so on at 0947 on west mill Tor that bit of rock that comes into view on the left of screen I had to take shelter there from the rain and I didn't have a jacket so randomly I had a bin bag in my bag good knows why but I end up making that into a jacket 😂😁👍

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Carl - it was nice to get up there - didn't want to go taking the piss when so many cant, so have saved High Willhays and Yes Tor for another circular walk at another time - I did go up this morning but it was windy up there and it was that cloudy you couldn't see the tors from the ground, so I just done low level circular walk instead. I think I remember seeing your bin bag coat haha! Bear Grills would be proud haha!

@DartmoorExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

@@SummitOrNothing but I don't drink my own piss though 😂😂😂😁👍

@pauljones401 4 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Trev! My house has appeared in 3 of my 5 local vids that I’ve done. What’s funny is that you have to walk past it and carry on when you’re filming! My work colleagues are REALLY enjoying them though, they’re wondering if I’m going to turn up in their garden! Been lovely to do though. I’ve turned into a Trig point as well at the moment, forgot I could screen shot so I’m back in a typically camp pose. The very best! Paul

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Hahah! Cool. Glad that you are still keeping their spirits up. Take care, mate!

@everyoneknowsadave3580 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Hike Trev … Thanks for sharing … man that looks a lovely spot you have moved to … and that South / North Dartmoor journey is a terrific idea cant wait to see the video... lets hope this darn stay at home thing is lifted soon. We are slowly getting back to some normality here in Michigan... Golfing and fishing has resumed with social distancing rules. The Camping and major trails are still shut till July :( but that gives me a chance to get some new stuff on order (Backpack) so theres that! :D … hope you and the family are keeping well ATB Dave Mc

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, I have had some time to start planning the route, too, so will upload a cideo about that some point too. Cant wait for the restrictions to lift, but at the same time, I hope they do it at the right time and not too early. They already suspect that the second wave of this could hit countries harder than they have been hit so far! Stay safe, Dave!

@rodnewman6519 4 жыл бұрын

Trev there is no laid down maximum of an hour for exercise so enjoy the moor. As you say you can’t get much more isolated than out there. I live on the South Moor and can walk from my door to places like Ugborough Becon, Hangershell Rock, Erme Pound, and part of the two moors way. Missing not being able to go wild camping at the moment but until then content with limited walking on such a magnificent landscape steeped in history

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely. We certainly are the lucky ones, and I did this walk never getting within 100ms of another person, let alone 2ms. Thanks for watching

@allaboutbushcraft9568 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong in doing what you aye doing mate

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Did good to get out for more than an hour!

@WalksWithOlly 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back on the Moor, Trev. It must've been hard not to head up there sooner. There's a growing feeling that we may be nearing the end of this pandemic so fingers crossed... I don't think anyone really knows! Stay safe. Stay sane! All the best.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

I have contemplated it a fair bit, before, glad I did it now. Fingers crossed that we are getting out but to be honest I think this is probably just wave one. Will have to see how things pan out. Stay safe Olly!

@WalksWithOlly 4 жыл бұрын

@@SummitOrNothing Same here. I ask myself 'How many mountains has Boris climbed in his lifetime?' What he determines to be a peak could very well be a false summit! ;-)

@HJD1506 4 жыл бұрын

Nice walk but calling my end of the patch boring!! Tut 😆

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play haha! Its just a little more featureless is what I meant... tactless aint I?

@benvickery 4 жыл бұрын

You’re from there, you’re allowed to walk on the moor! It would be a different story if I drove 200 miles to park in Belstone again to go walking. That’s a great car park to use if anyone’s reading

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've learnt this week that we are allowed to go for reasonable length walks, and have a lunch stop too if necessary, so I don't feel quite as guilty as I did when filming this haha. Belstone is a great point to enter the moor! Thanks for watching!

@marvinnappermarvo 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be glad when the lockdown is relaxed or over and done with. Miss going on Dartmoor. Not much excitement walking around Exeter seeing the same thing day in day out.. Been tempted to go stealth camping up on Haldon but don't fancy getting a slapped wrist and a fine. Keep up with the good work Trev.

@windyg5236 4 жыл бұрын

Then just go out and have a walk.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, going for extended walks is one thing, I guess camping is pushing it a little. We all have to do our bit, else it will soon be a free for all. Thanks for watching, and stay safe!

@Foxtrottangoabc 4 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful. Been just over a year since been on dartmoor now, must get back this year, :) .mind you last time the dartmoor hunt group surprised me in middle of nowhere, what a sight that was. Hope those hounds aren't enforcing social distancing this moment , scare the willhays out of you ! 👍😃

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yea, we've seen a couple of hunts up there from time to time, quite a sight. Thanks for watching, Hope you get back up there before too long!

@andyprangnell6792 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks another great video could you film it in seround sound with scratch and sniff next time .cant wait to dartmoor again

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha... Yea i could try lol. Thanks for watching, Andy. Glad to take you on up there.

@101moff 4 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Been great watching your vids during this. Can't wait to get back out myself, The Yorkshire Dales and Peak District for me. Dartmoor looks stunning, but of a long trip though as Im from Leeds.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers James, glad that you've found our channel - and glad that you enjoy the videos. I have yet to check out the Peak District and the Dales - was going to this year... never know, I still might. Thanks for watching!

@101moff 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your channel for a while now mate, really enjoy it. It was looking at what route to take up snowdon back in April last year and it was your video with you and Nath which convinced me to take the Ranger path. 👍

@Lee-70ish 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you out and about I see the UK coastal at is due to open next year 2700 miles that would make a good vlog Trevor😉

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea that looks a massive walk... I'm half way around the South west coast path so makes sense to carry on, I reckon.

@Lee-70ish 4 жыл бұрын

@@SummitOrNothing Trouble is where I am Trevor on the east coast there are loads and of little rivers and inlets. The Blackwater is a good 45 miles to skirt it unless a local will ferry you over then it's just 4 miles.

@chrisdavies3825 4 жыл бұрын

I never said it at the time buddy.But welcome to Oke mate.👍👍👍😂

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris. Say hi if you ever bump into me!

@chrisdavies3825 4 жыл бұрын

@@SummitOrNothing will do mate. 👍👍👍

@PhillTicehurst 4 жыл бұрын

great video not a part of Dartmoor ive been too ,at this moment any part would be great as ive not been out there for 2 months as i live in Saltash.Loving your Dartmoor camping videos especially with nathan in the harsh conditions great viewing all the best.

@georgehaines9386 4 жыл бұрын

Just enjoyed the leisurely stoll with ya trev... Boy lucky you to have that on your doorstep.. I've only the no11 bus route to follow... But can get the no11 bus back.!! And not so bumpy.. Great sharing the experiences with ya and ill watch ya back when your out there... I know about the PIXIES but there's a werewolf too .!! I know cus I seen d movie some years back..!! Look forward to the next episode 👍😜

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yeah, it often makes me think of American Werewolf in London, with some of these views up there. I'll make sure I stick to the roads. Glad to have taken you with me then. No bus home from these tors haha. Thanks for watching!

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, everyone likes to see us struggling, lol. The north moor is great, some of the highest tors there is up here. I'll try and reach High Willhays in another video. Thanks for watching!

@stephenrobinson7197 4 жыл бұрын

South to North sounds great👍. I've got 52 wainwright's for my 214 can't wait. Ps I know how you feel about gates 😉

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha... Curse those gates. I was going to be doing the trek across the moor about this time of year as it's always better weather. Hopefully I will still catch some good weather when we are allowed out.

@windyg5236 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful great walk get out and enjoy but there is nothing saying you can't be out for 12hrs nevermind a hour.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, so long as we are keeping a distance and not gathering! Cheers for watching!

@dartmoorrunner4852 4 жыл бұрын

Top legend! I’m an oke boy! Let me know if ya after some less known trails

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Ah cool. You can always send any over to the email address at the end of the video, that'd be great! I must say though that since we have been on lockdown I have enjoyed exploring a little closer to home.

@AshOutdoorsUK 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning mate! I used to live in a small place called bondley, near okehampton, do you know it! I’d love to head back down there one day and check out Dartmoor! Thanks for sharing mate, Ash 🏕

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Not heard of Bondley, mate - but I'm sure I will before long. You should definitely get back down here - Dartmoor is a fantastic place, and so varied throughout too. Thanks for watching.

@AshOutdoorsUK 4 жыл бұрын

Summit Or Nothing lol, it was more like a hamlet of houses, it may be spelt differently to that too, can’t really remember! I’m for sure going to head down later on in the year, all being well! Thanks again mate 👍🏼

@Photonoggin1 4 жыл бұрын

You picked a gorgeous day to get out. So jealous ! I'm looking to do the North - South route so I can catch the train home. Trouble is there's no train into Oke early on saturday's so would need a lift there. Meet up at Plum of Feathers for an overnighter and a pint ?

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was a good day for sure. Moore moor walking to come now, consider myself lucky to be so close. Good luck with your own walk, you'll have to let me know when you're doing it and I will see where I am. Cheers, chief!

@CottonBud 4 жыл бұрын

A S.O.N. vid is always a treat Trev and this is no exception. I could strangle you in a jealous rage over having that 3 miles from your front door though. You walking home across Dartmoor sounds like a winner to me, I'd be all over that! Some questions though mate if I may 1) That part of Dartmoor always intimidates me with the purple 'danger area' legends on the OS maps. What's the crack there? Does the lockdown mean it's safer than ever now? 2) Did you go up there without a pack/water of any kind, or did you just dump it with the tripod and camera every time you did a shot? and 3) how are those legs so pale after the sunniest April on record? 😉 Thanks for this though mate, was just the tonic. Keep on walking. Rich.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Some good questions and good observation about the legs, Rich! They are so pale they seem to reflecting the sun this year lol. I always check the range times before I head up into the range areas. You can find them easy enough on line. I'm not sure if the army is in lock down, so wouldn't just assume that they are not about. I did go without a pack and water this time. I kind of just left the house for a walk and decided to get up to the moor. If I went any deeper I would have taken a pack for sure. Thanks for watching, mate ! Hope you are keeping both safe and sane in these times

@CottonBud 4 жыл бұрын

@@SummitOrNothing All good here ta boss. Luckily I live in the sticks, and whilst not as spectauclar a locale as yours, there are woods, fields, footpaths and views to be enjoyed for sure. Thanks again for the ouput recently, it's really made me smile - be that new vids or old classics. 👍

@georgedpost 4 жыл бұрын

Nice walk. Is that the part of the moor the the army trains on?

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers, George, and yeah, it is one of the training areas.

@lsimmons4767 4 жыл бұрын

How about doing the old rail line from Plymouth up to Princetown which is nice then head over to your way for the good real moors bits.

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

That might be a good idea - cheers bud!

@lsimmons4767 4 жыл бұрын

Summit Or Nothing Then while you're there carry on to Meeth and do that rail line all the way to Ilfracombe. coast to coast done 😂

@lsimmons4767 4 жыл бұрын

How I miss the moors 😭

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Won't be long, bud, I'm sure.

@lsimmons4767 4 жыл бұрын

Summit Or Nothing It bloody will we won't be able to fly for ages 😭 Then I have To find somewhere to live as my first priority. You may wake up and find a tent in your garden 😜

@bigwillandmartybsadventure2279 4 жыл бұрын

Hi trev not sure what the laws are about going out down your way but here in East anglia we can now go out for longer walks than a hr..i have rang our local police station and was told by them directly that I could go out for longer day walks as long as I was only stopping for a short period of time for lunch or snack break and that I wasn't taking the micky and driving long distances so maybe something you could check up on?? Also a little tip to overcome the gate issue we are all facing is to find a stick and use that instead works wonders and better to be safe than sorry..atb marty b

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice, cheers Marty. I have been climbing any gates without using my hands (always hinge side to limit any damage to the gate) but luckily, this walk had none, so that was good. Someone did actually point me in the direction of the current legislation yesterday and yeah, it seems that longer walks are fine so long as we are not gathering or loitering, so that's good to hear. Makes a lot more sense than everyone flocking to the local park! Hope you are keeping safe and well. All the best! .

@kenhenley7599 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely walk and, as usual, a great video but where's was your day pack with water, snacks, waterproof, first aid kit, etc. "just in case"? Or am I just a boring old fart? Don't answer that...my wife just did! Keep safe, keep healthy and keep sane. Cheers. Ken

@SummitOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

I know - I wasn't sure I would get so far onto the moor to be honest when I left, and just kept walking! This was the first time I attempted to reach the moor from my door. Glad I did. Seems a long time ago now!