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As already mentioned, can be overlooked in one’s eagerness to get to the dolmen, however, a very worthy site in its own right

Inner and outer ring with the distant mountains in the haze

Each stone had a beauty all of its own, each stone warranted individual scrutiny, not sure why, however, I picked this one

I sometimes find these trees offensive, however, today I made a simple wish and that is that I should have the pleasure to return here in the near future

What an incredible sight that greets you as you leave the overgrown tunnel that leads to the stones, instantly one of the most favourite sites I have had the pleasure to visit

I have been wanting to visit here for a long time and ‘ryaner’ recent photo’s just pushed me over the edge!

The complex is spread out over a wide area and difficult to take it all in at once

Although clearly a well known and well maintained site there was only one other visitor on the day I was there and they moved on very quickly leaving me to wander the whole complex undisturbed.

Very fortunate with the weather, the complex is huge, and complicated

Easily accessible, although slightly off the beaten track, however, no visitors on the day of my visit making for a very peaceful place to linger and enjoy

This must have been a very impressive place when first constructed

My first site on a very short visit to N.I.

All peaceful under a blue sky

Beautiful outer kerb slowly being taken over, at what point do you cut it back?

Although a jumble of a site it is simply beautiful. Wonderful setting in a forest clearance, quiet, peaceful and pure joy

So much going on at this site that it needs time to take it all in

Thanks to a certain Mr Hamilton’s excellent directions I was able to walk straight here, very pleasant it was as well through the dark footpath through the trees a welcome shelter from the hot sun

What a wonderful site, I spent a long time here and would have stayed longer except every insect that could fly or bite seemed attracted to me today

First site of Mither Tap after leaving the car park and can’t wait to get up there. You gain height quickly and the views are stunning once you leave the tree line. Steep enough to bring about a bit of puffing and panting, gentle enough to not have to stop.

The classic view looking down from Mither Tap

Well I drove overnight to get here early morning (500 miles), the weather forecast was unbelievably hot, however, Tap ‘o Noth refusing to reveal itself just yet

Quite atmospheric up here in the early morning mist

As if my magic the mist lifted and the full magnificence of the hill fort came into view

Sun’s out and easy to see the stone walls cascading down the hillside

Not sure why it has taken me so long to visit this magnificent barrow, and one with a good crawl too. Nice and clean and dry for my visit, also fortunate to have the place to myself. Nice circular walk from Wellow

Lovely walk up from Avebury with time to just wander, no specific goal in mind

Just a perfect early summers day

Fabulous site with views all over West Dartmoor. Couldn’t find this on the database so if its under another name I will move it over. Apparently there is a cist underneath which was concealed following excavation of the site

Couldn’t find this a few weeks ago so came back armed with a lot more info, still anyone’s guess, didn’t matter it was just great being on the moor watching two Honey Buzzards ducking and diving for prey.

Well this is where x marks the spot, the stones are the ones in the pictures on the MP site, however, whether this is the stone circle or not I really can’t be sure

Looking down towards Doe Tor Cist (middle right of photograph), from Widgery Cross on Blat Tor

Looking back up to Widgery Cross on Blat Tor where I had just ambled down from.

Looking up to Doe Tor

With a little imagination you can see where the cist sits within the mound

Approaching from the South with natural defences, hill fort mainly guarding the North and East