It is a distinctive rock, not only for its magnificent views, but also for its huge rock pool at the summit, formed by the weathering of weakened feldspar crystals. Before geological processes were fully understood, rock pools were described in folklore as the work of the Druids, who needed a camp as close to the sky as possible to "store sacred water and collect the blood of human sacrifices".

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If a Dartmoor tor could reveal what it has seen down through the millennia then Kestor surely would have some stories to tell. Its rocky outcrops survey directly over a …

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1. Scorhill & Kestor Rocks loop from Gidleigh — Dartmoor National Park

7.32km

02:10

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kes Tor and Rock Basin – Teign-e-ver Clapper Bridge loop from Gidleigh

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02:53

260m

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3. Walla Brook Clapper Bridge – Kes Tor and Rock Basin loop from Gidleigh

6.57km

01:51

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Chagford, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Kes Tor and Rock Basin

1. Scorhill & Kestor Rocks loop from Gidleigh — Dartmoor National Park

2. Kes Tor and Rock Basin – Teign-e-ver Clapper Bridge loop from Gidleigh

3. Walla Brook Clapper Bridge – Kes Tor and Rock Basin loop from Gidleigh

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