English Historic County tops...No 16...Devon...High Willhays.

Time for another Historic English County top...This time we ventured onto Dartmoor to climb Yes Tor and High Willhays, to bag the county top of Devon...i am not going to apologies for the wind noise on the tops, it's just the way it is, no point trying to hid it........High Willhays is near the northwestern edge of Dartmoor, about 1.5 miles south east of Meldon Reservoir and about 3 miles south of the town of Okehampton. Although it is the highest point of the moor, it is relatively insignificant in comparison to most of the moor's tors, consisting of no more than a few low outcrops of rock along a north-south ridge. The largest outcrop is crowned with a cairn. The more impressive, but slightly lower, Yes Tor is a short distance north along this ridge, which is known as "the roof of Devon".

[@lespickering5080]

You were right...1951 for the Peak National Park...exploding cows😂...priceless...loved the connection to Yes...16 done and dusted... Brilliant you two... Cheers Les 🙂👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Les...i hope i never see an exploding cow.

[@waterfallmadman]

Beautiful scenery! I think the cows can read the signs just fine. 😂😂😂

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Especially the one's wearing spectacles

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Well at least it kept dry and the way this year is going that is always a bonus! Moody and breezy but still a good hike and some great views, cheers Alan

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Alan...certainly was breezy on the tops...i have gotten used to the wind now.

[@sylviarowley6668]

Beautiful walk! Thank you for sharing ❤xx

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Glad you enjoyed it...thanks for watching

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Better tell Karen 🤣🤣🤣🤣 As you say, quite a landscape - I thought it would be boggier too, but soem absolutely stonking views!!! 16 down - just brilliant Steve and Karen 👏👏👏👏

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks folks...ir was pretty boggy in places, not as bad as expected though

[@wendingourway]

Oh wow, I think I could have spent a good part of the day just exploring around and taking numerous pictures at different angle of that dam...very cool!! It was fog soup when we first woke up this morning, but the sun eventually did prevail. Lovely to see some of these stream as they seem to appear out of nowhere. Another brilliant adventure for sure!!

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Hi Bruce...yeah that dam was pretty impressive....a lovely place to start a walk.

[@peakyplodders]

Another excellent video, guys. That reservoir overflow looked awesome. 👌

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Glad you enjoyed it...the overflow was pretty spectacular

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Great seeing you guys down in the West Country. Dartmoor is awesome. Enjoyed the walk. Top job. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶‍♀️

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Paul...we had a great weeks holiday...could have done with two weeks...so much to see.

[@agesadventures]

Makes sense not to pick up the military debris💣💣 Beautiful views up there even when it's cloudy! A great hiking area😍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Age....appreciate that

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Beautiful walk! A little scary about the military warning 😮 Oh my gosh!! I love the group Yes!! Very cool 😎

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks very much...i don't know how common it is to find some military debris up there, always best to steer clear of it.....thanks for watching and commenting

[@morgsjoboo2247]

Hi guys Hope you're both well 😊 Great hike Looked very moody and windy At least it didn't rain 😊 Hope you've had a good weekend 😊

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Hellos again folks...yeah we were lucky to keep out of the rain on this one.

[@inbetween-days]

Hi to you both, enjoying seeing your walks as this an area we haven't visited much. Looks a great place for a holiday. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Hello Folks...so nice to hear from you..we had a great holiday down there...hope you are both well.

[@Linleys]

Excellent! Just seen your video listed. Will watch this evening when I’m home. I’m currently sitting in a pub in Meldon having just done a camp on the very same top as you have visited here! Such a lovely place. 🤠

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Warren...hope you had an enjoyable camp...it's a cracking area.

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi Steve, impressive dam at the start, another grey day this year at least it wasnt raining, nice to see your back doing the county tops cheers nigel

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Nigel...yes good to get back to the county tops...they might take a bit longer to do than i had planned but we will get there in the end.

[@GENerationXplorers]

You had the weather with you on this one. MAGNIFICENT

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Yeah we were pretty lucky

[@iancliveedwards]

Wow impressive Dam.Nice change of county for you 👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Ian...yeah the Dam was a real eyecatcher

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

You're really getting these videos out, Stephen. Proper Hound of the Baskervilles territory there. Great stuff.

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Andy....No sign of Sherlock and Watson but a good walk out.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice hike Stephen. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks for watching mate

[@ruthharper-ep9lu]

Stunning guys thank you 🙏 when do ur holidays come to an end ..bet you’ve had an amazing time 🙂

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Ruth...been home since Sunday...still got two more videos from our week away to come...Thanks for watching Ruth

[@billygoatfilms7531]

First things first how do you know cows can’t read?🐄 Very nice Devonshire walk that although sounded a tad windy. Outstanding Gate of the Day👍 You seem to be on holiday now for several weeks, lucky buggers! Cheers an envious Mike.

[@atrampinthehills.841]

i am just guessing about Cows ability to read...it was pretty small and high up.

[@overthehilloutdoors]

That outlet on the reservoir looked awesome , You're smashing these tops off. What happened to the weather? Another great vid guys 👍

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Thanks Rob...the reservoir outlet sure was quite a spectacle...Crap weather but then you can't always have perfect weather.

[@countytopper8836]

Great video mate. It's nice to be able to chat to a fellow County Topper. Keep going 💪🏻

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Cheers mate...we have a way to catch up with you

[@countytopper8836]

@@atrampinthehills.841 I noticed you've been side tracked recently

[@countytopper8836]

The South West was 1 of my favourite trips. I did Wiltshire, Dorset, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset in 1 trip

[@atrampinthehills.841]

@@countytopper8836 Yeah...so much going on....but we will get there

[@atrampinthehills.841]

@@countytopper8836 Sounds a great trip...we did Somerset, Cornwall and Devon...had hoped to do Dorset on our return but missed the opportunity...never mind...a good excuse to come back sometime.

[@Bextasy423]

Bit windy & pretty

[@atrampinthehills.841]

The wind seems to follow me around...thanks for watching Bex