The last peak before dropping down to Princetown if you're heading up from the south on Ivybridge Lane, South Hessary Tor has some fascinating history if you climb up a little closer. On the top of the granite rocks, you'll find a 'cobra', or weathered iron spike. This is one of four across the moor that used to mark boundaries.

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South Hessary Tor is a small rocky outcrop down the track south of Princetown. It stands at 450 m high and offers good views down Hart Tor Brook towards Leeden Tor and north over Princetown to the mast on higher North Hessary Tor.

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2. South Hessery Tor, Burrator Reservoir & Ingra Tor loop from Princetown — Dartmoor National Park

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

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South Hessary Tor

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