Bellever Tor in 360º - Ash Blagdon 360º Photography

Bellever Tor in 360º

Enjoy a virtual tour of Bellever Tor near Postbridge on Dartmoor. One of the highest points on the moor with stunning 360º views perfect for the 360 camera 😀

Location/Facts History Accommodation Things To Do Where To Eat & Drink Getting Around Getting There Helpful Tips Weather Sunrise & Sunset Times Nearby Destinations

We walked here from Bellever Forest which was where we spent the night, the majority of people come here via the car park situated near Postbridge. If you do like a walk then there are a couple circular walks that will take you around some of the old settlements, open moorland over to Laughter Tor, down to Bellever Forest, the river and back again.

Stumbled Across an Adder

Wanting to climb both tors we made up our own trail by heading up to Laughter Tor, from Bellever Forest then around to Bellever Tor where we stumbled across an adder basking in the sun. It was to quick though and had scarpered off into a bush before I could get my camera out.

Found a Hidden Letterbox

While on Bellever Tor we found a hidden letterbox, neither of us had ever seen one let alone opened one, so we opened it and inside there was a message from a young 7 year old Marcus. We wrote a message back and re hid the box. Letterboxing is a traditional hobby which has been around for over 150 years, you can find out more here.

After Bellever Tor we then made our way back down. Walking along the forestry roads is quite boring and laborious, so I would recommend to try and work out a route to avoid the roads where possible.

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Location/Facts

Bellever Tor is a granite tor on Dartmoor, Devon, UK. It provides panoramic 360 degree views and is located near Bellever Forest, filled with coniferous trees, winding hiking paths and Dartmoor pony.

There are numerous Cists and Hut Circles on the slopes to Bellever Tor.
Bellever is a working forest and the Forestry Commission have been growing Timber there since 1931.
The first mention of a settlement at this location is in a Duchy of Cornwall record from 1355 which gives the name of a farm here as Welford
In 1934 some of the barns of Bellever Farm were let to Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) and now form the oldest, still functioning youth hostel in Devon.
Bellever Forest lies 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) to the North East.
It is important to keep all gates shut in order to prevent cross-breeding with ponies from the surrounding area. Please do not feed the ponies.

History

The forest is bursting with archaeology from its clapper bridge and the Lich Way to the more subtle but abundant stone cists, burial cairns and field boundaries. There are over thirty hut circles within the forest, just a hint that there were many more people living on the high moor during the Bronze Age (4000-2600 years ago) than there are today. Excavations in the 1890s found flint knives, scrapers and shards of pottery, some of it highly decorated.

Accommodation

If you’re not keen on camping then you can always book in at the youth hostel.

Camping, Individuals and small groups are allowed to camp for up to two nights in the same place without asking permission. When planning your trip, make sure you check-out the Dartmoor Wild Camping map. All wild campers must adhere to the Dartmoor Backpack Camping Code.
Hostel, YHA Dartmoor from £16.99 a night for a room or camping at £5 per person per night.

Things To Do

Bellever Forest
Laughter Tor
Huccaby Tor
Postbridge Visitor Centre
Postbridge Clapper Bridge
Circular Walking Trails

Where To Eat & Drink

There is a village shop and pub in Postbridge or just a little further up the road Warren House Inn.

BBQ
Picnic
East Dart Hotel
Warren House Inn

Getting Around

Most start from the Postbridge car park and it’s a moderately slow but steady climb up the hill to the top. It can also be soft underfoot in places.

Getting There

Bellever Tor, Yelverton PL20 6TU.

Bus, The 98 from Yelverton Roundabout stops at Postbridge and Bellever village.
Car, Coming from Princetown turn right on the main road just before you get to the main car park in Postbridge and then right again and you’ll find yourself in a small parking area on the edge of Bellever Forest. The car park is run by the forestry and there is a pay & display fee.

Tip: You could park for free at nearby Dunnabridge car park

Tip: Remember Dartmoor has a 40mph speed limit to protect the cattle, sheep and ponies who freely roam the moor and can wander onto the roads at any time.

Helpful Tips

You could park for free at nearby Dunnabridge car park.
There are a couple circular walks that take you around some of the old settlements, open moorland and up to Bellever Tor and Laughter Tor.
Walking along the forestry roads is quite boring and laborious, so I would recommend you work out a route to avoid it as much as possible.
Beware of adders, the Uk’s only venomous snake.
It is important to keep all gates shut in order to prevent cross-breeding with ponies from the surrounding area. Please do not feed the ponies.
There is a village shop and pub in Postbridge.
Camping, individuals and small groups are allowed to camp for up to two nights in the same place without asking permission. When planning your trip, make sure you check-out the Dartmoor Wild Camping map. All wild campers must adhere to the Dartmoor Backpack Camping Code.
Dogs must be kept on a lead in the presence of grazing animals and around the picnic area.
You can see all my camping gear here.
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