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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Hunt Tor

In or near Lydford.

Hunt Tor β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 562 m.

Dartmoor , Footpath - geograph.org.uk - 7114543

Lewis Clarke β€” 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 Β· 7.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hunt Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 562 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

Hunt Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Dartmoor National Park, known for its rugged terrain and granite outcrops. The area offers various walking trails, providing access to its distinctive rock formations and scenic views. Visitors can expect a typical moorland landscape, characterised by heather and gorse.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6691, -4.0434
Nearest railway station
Okehampton β€” 7.8 km

Sources

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Boiler House (Ruin)

Boiler House (Ruin) β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Rattlebrook Peat Works

Rattlebrook Peat Works β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Historic houses Β· South West England

Ovens

Ovens β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Hunt Tor

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· South West England

Fox and Hounds

Fox and Hounds β€” a campsite in england south west.

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Hotels Β· South West England

Fox & Hounds Hotel

Fox & Hounds Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

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Caravan parks Β· South West England

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

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Campsites Β· South West England

Lydford Caravan & Camp Site

Lydford Caravan & Camp Site β€” a campsite in england south west.

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Hotels Β· South West England

Betty Cottles Inn

Betty Cottles Inn β€” a hotel in england south west.

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Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Bracken Tor

YHA Bracken Tor β€” a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Places to eat & drink

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The Blue Lion Public House

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The Oxenham Arms

The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Sportsmans Arms

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

Warren House Inn

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

(White Hart Inn) Public House

(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hunt Tor?
Hunt Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Hunt Tor?
Hunt Tor β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 562 m.
How do I get to Hunt Tor?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.8 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6691Β°, -4.0434Β°.
Is Hunt Tor a protected site?
Yes β€” Hunt Tor is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Hunt Tor?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.8 km away.