Mountains & hills · South West England
Scorhill Tor
In or near Gidleigh.
Scorhill Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 378 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 · 9.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Scorhill Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 378 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
Scorhill Tor is a prominent granite outcrop located in South-West England. It is situated on Dartmoor, known for its rugged landscape and natural beauty. The tor offers striking views of the surrounding moorland and is a popular spot for walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect a natural environment characterised by granite boulders and heather-covered hills.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6682, -3.8998
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Gidleigh
- Postcode
- TQ13 8EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 9.9 km
Sources
- osm: n330282479 (ODbL)
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Manor houses · 1.1 km
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Stone circles · 1.1 km
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Shovel Down Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
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Hill forts · 1.3 km
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Tolmen
Tolmen — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Teign-E-Ver Clapper Bridge
Teign-E-Ver Clapper Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Scorhill Stone Circle
Scorhill Stone Circle — a stone circle in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Scorhill
Scorhill — stone circle in Dartmoor.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Wallabrook Bridge
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Kes Tor Round Pound
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Where to eat & stay near Scorhill Tor
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Gidleigh Park
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Three Crowns Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Woodland Springs Adults only Touring Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dartmoor View Holiday Park
Dartmoor View Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Warren House Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tom Cobley Tavern
Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Inn
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scorhill Tor?
- Scorhill Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 8EU), in the parish of Gidleigh.
- What is Scorhill Tor?
- Scorhill Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 378 m.
- How do I get to Scorhill Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 9.9 km away. The nearest town is Gidleigh. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 8EU.
- Is Scorhill Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Scorhill Tor is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scorhill Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 8EU. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.