Mountains & hills · East Midlands
High Tor
In or near Bonsall.
High Tor — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
Dave Bevis — 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
- Matlock Bath · 0.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. High Tor is a named hill or mountain in england east midlands, 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: Matlock Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Tor is a prominent mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its striking cliffs and scenic views, making it a notable feature in the region's landscape. The area attracts outdoor enthusiasts for activities such as hiking and climbing, providing various routes suitable for different skill levels. High Tor's natural beauty and geological significance contribute to its appeal as a destination for nature lovers.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1270, -1.5577
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Matlock Bath
- Postcode
- DE4 3PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock Bath — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616142 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Tor?
- High Tor is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3PT), in the parish of Matlock Bath.
- What is High Tor?
- High Tor — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to High Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3PT.
- Is High Tor a protected site?
- Yes — High Tor is part of the Matlock Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to High Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3PT.