Rough Tor
Roughtor · United Kingdom
In the shadow of Roughtor you'll learn of the tragic end of Charlotte Dymond, view a bronze age field system and round houses. A walk up Roughtor itself is possible.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Rough Tor
Welcome, fellow travelers and scholars of the landscape. I am delighted to be your guide today as we explore one of the most evocative and historically layered environments in all of the British Isles. …
Listen in the app2The Charlotte Dymond Memorial
As we depart the parking area and follow the trail over the meandering moorland river, we immediately confront a stark and sobering monolith that stands in sharp contrast to the natural beauty surrounding us. This large, imposing…
Listen in the app3The Lower Slopes and the Beast of Bodmin
As we begin to gain elevation on the lower slopes of the tor, you will feel the physical exertion of the climb and the increasing exposure to the moorland winds. Observe the changing ecology around you. …
Listen in the app4The Bronze Age Village Ruins
We have now reached an area of the hillside that requires a significant shift in our temporal perspective. Look closely at the ground surrounding us. …
Listen in the app5The Neolithic Long Cairn Causeway
As we continue our ascent, moving slightly northeast from the Bronze Age village, we approach a feature that is arguably one of the most enigmatic and deeply hidden ancient monuments in the entire British Isles. If you look…
Listen in the app6The Ascent to Rough Tor Summit
We have now reached the final, and most physically demanding, stage of our ascent to the primary summit of Rough Tor. The gentle slopes of pasture have been entirely replaced by chaotic, towering stacks of enormous granite…
Listen in the app7The 43rd Wessex Division Memorial and Summit Views
Congratulations. You have successfully navigated the granite labyrinth and are now standing at the very summit of Rough Tor. …
Listen in the app8Little Rough Tor and the Shadow of War
Having absorbed the commanding vistas from the primary summit, our walking route now takes us on a slightly descending path toward a prominent secondary peak known locally as Little Rough Tor. The journey between the main summit…
Listen in the app9Showery Tor and the Granite Cheese Wrings
Our final destination on this elevated circuit is Showery Tor, the northernmost peak in this striking trio of rocky summits. As we approach, the defining feature of this tor immediately captures the eye. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As we carefully navigate our way down the steep, rocky slopes, leaving the high summits of Rough Tor behind us, I invite you to reflect on the extraordinary density of history and geology we have traversed today. The descent is…
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What is Rough Tor?
Rough Tor is a place in United Kingdom with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.6005, -4.6035 |
| Last updated |