Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Sittaford Tor
In or near Gidleigh.
Sittaford Tor β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 538 m.

Chris Andrews β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Sittaford Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 538 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
Sittaford Tor is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its rugged landscape and panoramic views of the surrounding moorland. This site is popular among walkers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural beauty of the Dartmoor National Park. The area offers various trails and opportunities for hiking, making it ideal for those looking to experience the region's unique geological features.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6311, -3.9340
Sources
- osm: n325971740 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q96897731 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Sittaford Tor stone circle
Stone circles Β· 0.4 km

Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers
Archaeological sites Β· 0.4 km

Grey Wethers
Hill forts Β· 0.6 km

Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake
Archaeological sites Β· 0.7 km

Winney's Down
Mountains & hills Β· 1.3 km

Statts House
Historic houses Β· 1.3 km

The Blacksmiths Shop (Tinners Moulds)
Historic houses Β· 1.3 km

Teignhead Farm (Ruins)
Historic houses Β· 1.3 km

Tinners' Hut
Archaeological sites Β· 1.3 km

Quintin's Man (Cairn)
Burial mounds & barrows Β· 1.5 km

Beehive Hut
Natural landmarks Β· 1.7 km

White Ridge
Mountains & hills Β· 1.8 km
Nearby
Stone circles Β· South West England
Sittaford Tor stone circle
Sittaford Tor stone circle β a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
π· 5Archaeological sites Β· South West England
Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers
Kerbed cairn and cist 635m south west of The Grey Wethers β archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
π· 5Hill forts Β· South West England
Grey Wethers
Grey Wethers β prehistoric stone circles in Dartmoor.
π· 3Archaeological sites Β· South West England
Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake
Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake β archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· South West England
Winney's Down
Winney's Down β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 539 m.
Historic houses Β· South West England
Statts House
Statts House β a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sittaford Tor
Places to stay
Campsites Β· South West England
Runnage Farm Campsite
Runnage Farm Campsite β a campsite in england south west.
Hostels Β· South West England
YHA Dartmoor Hostel Bellever
YHA Dartmoor Hostel Bellever β a hostel in england south west.
Hotels Β· South West England
Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park β a hotel in england south west.
π· 5Campsites Β· South West England
Beardown Farm
Beardown Farm β a campsite in england south west.
Hotels Β· South West England
The Three Crowns Hotel
The Three Crowns Hotel β a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs Β· South West England
Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
π· 5Historic pubs Β· South West England
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· South West England
Tom Cobley Tavern
Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· South West England
(White Hart Inn) Public House
(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
π· 7Historic pubs Β· South West England
Sir Francis Drake Public House
Sir Francis Drake Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sittaford Tor?
- Sittaford Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Sittaford Tor?
- Sittaford Tor β mountain in england south west. Elevation: 538 m.
- How do I get to Sittaford Tor?
- Its coordinates are 50.6311Β°, -3.9340Β°.
- Is Sittaford Tor a protected site?
- Yes β Sittaford Tor is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.