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17 (1%) of Registered Dartefacters have visited this item. They are: lizmiall, Dave Hamnett, dartefact, John Deakins, joCam, bobfitzy62, Max Piper, Dartmoor Paul, Neil Handley, Amanda Ellis, dave.johnson, Mellyoxb, SteveGrigg, Fr66, KeithRyan, Drinneevar, paul glanville

This Dartefact is visited by the following walks:

• The Wisht List Strenuous, 100 km, 0 m ascent

Notes: The legendary Pixies Cave of Sheeps Tor is much harder to reach than one might expect, surrounded on all sides by granite clitter. In fact, the area is so choked with granite that from time to time one rock might dislodge – it’s more of a ‘boulder choke’ than a proper cave. In the past, this has made the cave smaller and more restricted inside. It is entirely up to you if you choose to enter the cave legs first or head first – either way is difficult as you have to manoeuvre some 90 degrees once within. In summer bracken will be concealing the location.

References:

• • Ordnance Survey Maps – Past and Present.
  • Rendell, P. (2023): Exploring Around Burrator – A Dartmoor Reservoir – Updated Edition.

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