Mountains & hills · South West England
Pil Tor
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Pil Tor — mountain in england south west.
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
- Trago Central · 8.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Pil 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackslade Mire SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pil Tor is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Dartmoor National Park and is noted for its rugged granite outcrops. The area is popular with walkers and climbers, offering various trails and stunning views of the surrounding moorland. Visitors can expect a natural landscape characterised by its unique geological features and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5695, -3.7875
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Widecombe in the Moor
- Postcode
- TQ13 7TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Trago Central — 8.7 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Foale's Arrishes
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
New House (Ruined Pub)
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Seven Lords' Lands
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Wittaburrow Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.8 km
Nut Crackers (Site of Logan Stone)
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Rippon Tor
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Rugglestone Rock
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Venton Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Church of Saint Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Dunstone Manor
Stately homes · 1.8 km
Widecombe Fair Show Field
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Widecombe in the Moor
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Foale's Arrishes
Foale's Arrishes — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
New House (Ruined Pub)
New House (Ruined Pub) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Seven Lords' Lands
Seven Lords' Lands — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Wittaburrow Cairn
Wittaburrow Cairn — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Nut Crackers (Site of Logan Stone)
Nut Crackers (Site of Logan Stone) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Pil Tor
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cockingford Campsite
Cockingford Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Dartmoor Expedition Centre
Dartmoor Expedition Centre — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor.
Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor. — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Dartmoor Yurt Holidays
Dartmoor Yurt Holidays — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Riverside Campsite
Riverside Campsite — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Village Green Campsite
Village Green Campsite — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Oak Public House
Royal Oak Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Staple Hill Servery
Staple Hill Servery — a café in england south west.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Furzeleigh Mill
Furzeleigh Mill — a restaurant in england south west.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pil Tor?
- Pil Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 7TE), in the parish of Widecombe in the Moor.
- What is Pil Tor?
- Pil Tor — mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Pil Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Trago Central, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 7TE.
- Is Pil Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Pil Tor is part of the Blackslade Mire SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Pil Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 7TE. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.