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Childe’s Tomb: A Dark Tale of Dartmoor

Childe’s Tomb: A Dark Tale of Dartmoor

Tales & LegendsJanuary 5, 2025

High upon the windswept expanse of Dartmoor, beneath Fox Tor’s brooding heights, stands an ancient memorial known as Childe’s Tomb. This granite cross marks the…

The Unsettling Chronicles of Lady Mary Howard: Dartmoor’s Most Infamous Ghostly Inhabitant

The Unsettling Chronicles of Lady Mary Howard: Dartmoor’s Most Infamous Ghostly Inhabitant

Sacred PlacesMay 3, 2023

In the heart of Dartmoor, a wild and desolate landscape in southwestern England, the veil between the living and the dead is said to be…

The Devil’s Footprints: A Sinister Stroll through Dartmoor’s Dark Legend

The Devil’s Footprints: A Sinister Stroll through Dartmoor’s Dark Legend

Tales & LegendsApril 27, 2023

In the quiet, picturesque region of Dartmoor lies a chilling tale that has haunted the locals for generations. The Devil’s Footprints, a phenomenon shrouded in…

The Haunting Tale of Dartmoor’s Hairy Hands: A Chilling Encounter on a Lonely Road

The Haunting Tale of Dartmoor’s Hairy Hands: A Chilling Encounter on a Lonely Road

Tales & LegendsApril 27, 2023

Nestled in the heart of Devon lies the eerie and mysterious landscape of Dartmoor National Park. The windswept moorland, foggy tors, and ancient woodlands have…

Granite Majesty: The Timeless Allure of Haytor

Granite Majesty: The Timeless Allure of Haytor

Mystical Beings, Stories & PlacesApril 9, 2023

Nestled amidst the rolling hills and rugged beauty of Dartmoor, Haytor stands proud as a sentinel of time. A glorious granite outcrop, it stretches towards…

The Hound of the Baskervilles and Dartmoor’s Howling Moorlands

The Hound of the Baskervilles and Dartmoor’s Howling Moorlands

Tales & LegendsApril 8, 2023

In the wild and windswept moorlands of Dartmoor, the chilling tales of the Hound of the Baskervilles have long haunted the imagination. It was within…

Tales of Dartmoor’s Piskies: The Mischief and Magic of the Moorlands

Tales of Dartmoor’s Piskies: The Mischief and Magic of the Moorlands

Mystical Beings, Tales & LegendsApril 7, 2023

Long ago, in the enchanting and mysterious moorlands of Dartmoor, there existed a magical world that coexisted alongside the realm of humans. This hidden world…

The Fireside Tales of Vixen Tor

The Fireside Tales of Vixen Tor

BalladsMarch 22, 2023

The story of Vixen Tor is a tale steeped in mystery and folklore, nestled within the wild and rugged landscape of Dartmoor. Vixen Tor, a…

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Tors & Lore is a captivating blog celebrating the enchanting beauty and rich history of Dartmoor National Park through poetry, prose, and storytelling. By combining artful literary works with intriguing folklore, Tors & Lore provides a comprehensive and immersive experience for those eager to explore and appreciate the magic of Dartmoor’s unique geological formations and cultural identity.

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