TORS OF DARTMOOR
a database of both lesser- & well-known rocks and outcrops
Brett's Tor (Becky Falls) A small yet significant pile that has acquired the name of Brett's Tor, is set in the private grounds of Becky Falls that for a charge (please see here for the current prices) is open to the public.  Crossing (1909) describes the attraction: "Although Becky Fall may not on ordinary occasions fully realize the expectations of those who look to see a cascade, it can never be disappointing, for the beauty of its surroundings more than compensate for the lack of volume of water." Indeed, the rocky spectacle and resplendent waterfall is dependent upon the weather and is much better viewed during periods of the highest rainfall when the brook swells and bursts over the boulders particularly in the winter months. However, permitted opening hours are restricted to 1000-1700 hours between February and October (for 2023).  That said, the tor gives rise to a considerable rock fall below the highest outcrop that has an imposing granite brow and is little more than 30 metres from its twin that is known locally as Luke's Tor. Both the names of the rock groups here are invented and linked to the children of a former proprietor of the site. They were once included on a map leaflet of the area that was issued to visitors upon entrance.  The Blue Trail, which is the gentlest of the three coloured trails within the Woodland Park, passes Brett's Tor shortly before Luke's Tor. This is a special ancient oak woodland that is home to an abundance of wildlife, so visitors are asked to keep to the main trail to avoid any potential disturbance.
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