Mountains & hills · South West England
Hoar Tor
In or near Brendon.
Hoar Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 427 m.
David Smith — 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
- Lynmouth Bay · 7.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Hoar Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 427 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 Exmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hoar Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views. This area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, attracting visitors seeking to explore the natural landscape. The mountain offers a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1733, -3.7702
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exmoor
- Postcode
- TA24 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: n6083255841 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoar Tor?
- Hoar Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LB), in the parish of Exmoor.
- What is Hoar Tor?
- Hoar Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 427 m.
- How do I get to Hoar Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LB.
- Is Hoar Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Hoar Tor is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hoar Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LB.