Higher Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1QZ), in the parish of Belstone.

How do I get to Higher Tor?

The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1QZ.

Is Higher Tor a protected site?

Yes — Higher Tor is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Higher Tor?

The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1QZ.

Mountains & hills · South West England

Higher Tor

In or near Gidleigh.

Higher Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 470 m.

Higher Tor, mountains & hills in Devon — Roger Cornfoot — 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: Okehampton · 3.4 km

Dog-friendly

Higher Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 470 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: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Higher Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is a notable landmark in the region. Ideal for walking and outdoor activities, it attracts hikers and nature enthusiasts. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and diverse flora and fauna.

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Coordinates: 50.7086, -3.9658
County: Devon
District: West Devon
Parish: Belstone
Postcode: EX20 1QZ
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
Nearest railway station: Okehampton — 3.4 km

Sources

osm: n326056089 (ODbL)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Higher Tor?: Higher Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1QZ), in the parish of Belstone.
What is Higher Tor?: Higher Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 470 m.
How do I get to Higher Tor?: The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1QZ.
Is Higher Tor a protected site?: Yes — Higher Tor is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Higher Tor?: The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1QZ.

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