Mountains & hills · South West England
Fox Tor
In or near Altarnun.
Fox Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 322.993 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station · 8.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Fox Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 322.993 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fox 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. The area offers various walking trails, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration of the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging hikes and scenic views typical of Dartmoor's distinctive environment.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5801, -4.5066
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15 7SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 8.1 km
Sources
- osm: n1622929763 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q24662427 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fox Tor?
- Fox Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7SB), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is Fox Tor?
- Fox Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 322.993 m.
- How do I get to Fox Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 7SB.
- Is Fox Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Fox Tor is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fox Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7SB. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.