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Haytor or Dewerstone in the heat

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Sam W 20 Jun 2017

Heading out for a climb tonight, what's Dewerstone like on a hot evening? Thinking the trees will provide some shade, but worried that it will be really midgy. Haytor the other obvious option, but no shelter.

Looking for routes from HS-E1, any other suggestions for crags along the south side of Dartmoor?

Phil79 20 Jun 2017

In reply to Sam W:

If the wind drops, Dewerstone will be very midgy, but most of the routes are in shadow by early evening.

We were on Lowman on Friday, it was verging on too hot, and that was with a bit of breeze and cooler temps. I dare say it would be absolutely roasting today!

Chudleigh?

Offwidth 20 Jun 2017

In reply to Sam W:

I was surprised how good it was in the sun at the weekend on Haytor and Hound Tor. There looks to be a bit of a light breeze.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gbvrdxcee#?date=2017-06...

MischaHY 20 Jun 2017

In reply to Sam W:

Get out and get on it! Gritstone and a tan... What more do you want?

Wft 20 Jun 2017

In reply to MischaHY:

Gritstone?

bouldery bits 20 Jun 2017

In reply to Wood for Trees:

> Gritstone?

I was going to ask the same question.

MischaHY 21 Jun 2017

In reply to Wood for Trees:

Auto-correct. My phone knows what I like.

Samuel Wainwright 21 Jun 2017

In reply to Sam W:

Loads of options around Torquay in that grade range (Daddyhole Main Cliff, Daddyhole Quarry and Telegraph Hole all good bets). Will be a lot cooler than Chudleigh that's for sure! If you are looking for routes closer to the Moor then Bench Tor is also shaded, but can be midgey if there is zero wind.
Have fun!