Mountains & hills · South West England
Higher White Tor
In or near Princetown.
Higher White Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 522 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
Higher White Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 522 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: Wistman's Wood SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WISTMAN'S WOOD
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Higher White Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is distinguished by its rugged terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for outdoor activities and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5906, -3.9515
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: n325962314 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higher White Tor?
- Higher White Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6SP), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is Higher White Tor?
- Higher White Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 522 m.
- How do I get to Higher White Tor?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6SP.
- Is Higher White Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Higher White Tor is part of the Wistman's Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Higher White Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6SP. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.