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Route – Rowtor and Yes Tor from Bracken Tor YHA
Weather – Rain and strong wind with occasional low
visibility
Learning Points/Skills Practices – Planned day for DofE Gold
training day, trained my group in navigation techniques including bearings, catch
features, handrails, 5 Ds, measuring distance on map and timing exercises
Group – 6
Camp style – N/A
The individual takes part in the planning and leadership -
Yes
Navigation skills are required away from marked paths – Walked
on bearing to Rowtor and then off Yes Tor
Experience must be in terrain and weather comparable to that
found in UK and Irish hills - Yes Dartmoor
Knowledge is increased and skills practised - see above
Attention is paid to safety – Provided safety advice throughout
the day, especially on stream crossings and on Yes Tor.
The journey is five hours or more – No, 3:49
Adverse conditions may be encountered – Yes, rain, high wind
and occasional low visibility
Ascent of a substantial peak would normally be included in
the day – Yes,
Yes Tor and Rowtor
Area :
Dartmoor
The North and South Moor
