Mountains & hills · South West England
Cox Tor
In or near Merrivale.
Cox Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 443 m.
Chris Andrews — 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
Cox Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 443 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Merrivale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cox Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Dartmoor National Park, known for its rugged terrain and granite outcrops. Visitors can expect scenic views and various walking trails suitable for different skill levels. The area is popular with hikers and those interested in outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5668, -4.0763
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Peter Tavy
- Postcode
- PL19 9NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: n326004785 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cox Tor?
- Cox Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 9NY), in the parish of Peter Tavy.
- What is Cox Tor?
- Cox Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 443 m.
- How do I get to Cox Tor?
- Drivers can use postcode PL19 9NY.
- Is Cox Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Cox Tor is part of the Merrivale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cox Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 9NY. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.