Mountains & hills · South West England
Carkees Tor
In or near Blisland.
Carkees Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 281 m.
P G Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Carkees Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 281 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carkees Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. The area offers various walking trails that provide access to the summit and surrounding landscapes. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for exploration and appreciation of the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5576, -4.6285
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Breward
- Postcode
- PL30 4NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- osm: n1592507776 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carkees Tor?
- Carkees Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL30 4NN), in the parish of St. Breward.
- What is Carkees Tor?
- Carkees Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 281 m.
- How do I get to Carkees Tor?
- Drivers can use postcode PL30 4NN.
- Is Carkees Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Carkees Tor is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Carkees Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL30 4NN. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.