TORS OF DARTMOOR
a database of both lesser- & well-known rocks and outcrops
Home Park Rock Trenchford Reservoir on the eastern side of Dartmoor National Park was constructed between 1903-7 to add capacity to nearby Kennick and Tottiford Reservoirs in the supply of water for the growing conurbations of Newton Abbot and Torquay. At about a mile or so to the north-west of the Reservoir and residing in that part of the wood known as Home Park, appearing by that name on the Tithe Map of 1840, lies a most impressive outcrop.  Close to the junction of enclosure walls on the upper slope above and to the east of Trenchford Stream the main rock consists of a single elongated rounded block rising to around 2-3 metres on its west side. Mostly covered in green moss there is nonetheless some interesting lamellar bedding to observe. The Rock was discovered by Max Piper in November 2024 whilst exploring the area with fellow tor enthusiasts Tim Jenkinson and Paul Rendell.  As can be appreciated this is an extremely secluded spot rarely visited it seems, with an air of serenity sandwiched roughly halfway between the homesteads of Kennick to the north and Higher Elsford Farm (once Elsford House) to the south.  Although its summit is flattened and provides a good platform to stand upon, sadly the Rock has no real views to boast of as trees in all directions obscure the scene. Please be advised that, like Higher Trenchford Tor, the Rock is set on private land and therefore requires permission to visit.
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