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Millie on Rowden Tor |
This was just a short stroll, on purpose, because it was misty for one and damp. I did get another new bag out of it, though: Rowden Rock, a tiny tor mentioned by Rob Naylor on his '
Dartefacts' website. It actually turned out to be a very enjoyable 0.85 miles!
After a very misty drive in, via Cold East Cross where visibility was to a few metres, we parked up near Rowden Cross, and made our way up to the previously visited Rowden Tor. For its size, this is a really good tor: on its east side are two plaques, dedicated to Jeffrey W. Malim and Mary Malim.
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Mist on Rowden Down |
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Rowden Tor plaques |
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Jeffrey Wentworth Malim |
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Mary Malim |
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Rowden Tor |
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Rowden Tor |
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Rowden Tor |
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Rowden Tor |
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Rowden Tor |
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Rowden Tor |
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Rowden Tor |
For Rowden Rock (do not confuse this with 'Rowdon' Rock), we headed north, over a deceptively large clitter field.
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Rowden Tor |
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Leaving Rowden Tor |
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Rowden Down clitter |
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Rowden Down clitter |
Rowden Rock is roughly the same height above the ground as the tor some 400m southward and is a conspicuous object given the dense clitter in between. Found at SX 69920 75895, it is not going on my bagging list as it is a bit too small and insignificant, but if you're at Rowden Tor I would still recommend you visit as it's a lovely location!
I would put these photos in a table form but I think they look better on a large screen.
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
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Rowden Rock |
From here, we followed the newtake wall south back to the car, where the mist thickened making for a tough journey homeward bound.
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Mist near Rowden Cross |
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Mist near Rowden Cross |
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