Mountains & hills · South West England
Scarey Tor
In or near Gidleigh.
Scarey Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 365 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
- Okehampton · 2.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Scarey Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 365 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
Scarey Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and distinctive rocky outcrops. The area offers opportunities for walking and climbing, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a natural landscape characterised by moorland and scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7151, -3.9744
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Okehampton Hamlets
- Postcode
- EX20 1QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: n571598065 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Scarey Tor
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarey Tor?
- Scarey Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1QR), in the parish of Okehampton Hamlets.
- What is Scarey Tor?
- Scarey Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 365 m.
- How do I get to Scarey Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 2.5 km away. The nearest town is Gidleigh. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1QR.
- Is Scarey Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Scarey Tor is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scarey Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1QR.