The Horizontal stress-released joints in the Granite have widened over times through freeze-thaw weathering and hydrolysis.
All the Granite outcrops on High Willhays have the same feature.
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Fine Views - Great Links Tor to the West , Fur Tor / Mast at Princetown to the South.
In the Distance , the Coast around Bude ( 'GCHQ Bude' satellite dishes sparkle in any sun) to the West ,
Bideford Bay to the North .
Ref: 8064
Date: 12/07/2020
Location: SX 5793 8948