Mountains & hills · South West England
North Hessary Tor
In or near Princetown.
North Hessary Tor — mountain in england south west.
Guy Wareham — 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
North Hessary Tor is a mountain located in england south west. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
North Hessary Tor is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Dartmoor National Park, known for its rugged terrain and stunning landscapes. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting both casual hikers and serious climbers. Visitors can expect panoramic views from the summit, showcasing the distinctive granite tors characteristic of Dartmoor.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5504, -4.0076
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: n571598036 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7055595 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Hessary Tor?
- North Hessary Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6RN), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is North Hessary Tor?
- North Hessary Tor — mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to North Hessary Tor?
- Drivers can use postcode PL20 6RN.
- How do I get to North Hessary Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6RN. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.