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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · East Midlands

High Tor

In or near Bonsall.

Free admission

High Tor is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

The start of Johns Road - geograph.org.uk - 2325901

Andrew Hill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Matlock · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

High Tor is a named viewpoint in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area DE4.

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From the Wikipedia article

High Tor may refer to: High Tor (play), a 1936 play by Maxwell Anderson, later adapted to a musical TV film High Tor (album), the 1956 soundtrack album of the musical TV film. High Tor State Park, a state park in Rockland County, New York, United States High Tor Limestone, a geological formation in Wales, UK High Tor, a cliff-face in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK High Tor, locality in Saskatchewan

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.1322, -1.5558
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Matlock Town
Postcode
DE4 3DB
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Matlock0.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Tor?
High Tor is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3DB), in the parish of Matlock Town.
What is High Tor?
High Tor is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to High Tor?
The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3DB.
Is High Tor free to visit?
Yes, High Tor is free to enter.
How do I get to High Tor?
The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3DB.