Mountains & hills · South West England
Belstone Tor
In or near Gidleigh.
Belstone Tor — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Belstone Tor is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Belstone Tor is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and distinctive granite outcrops. The area offers scenic views and opportunities for walking and exploration. Visitors can expect a natural landscape typical of Dartmoor, characterised by its heather-covered moors and wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7113, -3.9640
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Belstone
- Postcode
- EX20 1QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615883 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belstone Tor?
- Belstone Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1QZ), in the parish of Belstone.
- What is Belstone Tor?
- Belstone Tor — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Belstone Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1QZ.
- Is Belstone Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Belstone Tor is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Belstone Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1QZ.