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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Sourton Tors

In or near Lydford.

Sourton Tors β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 441 m.

Rock on the slope of Sourton Tors - geograph.org.uk - 6113278

Brian Westlake β€” 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 Β· 6.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sourton Tors is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 441 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

Sourton Tors is a prominent mountain located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and striking outcrops, offering impressive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking both challenge and scenery.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6899, -4.0638
County
Devon
District
West Devon
Parish
Sourton
Postcode
EX20 4HN
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock
Nearest railway station
Okehampton β€” 6.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Ruins of iceworks building, Sourton Tors, Dartmoor - geograph.org.uk - 6908004πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Ice works (disused)

Ice works (disused) β€” a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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In Stourton - geograph.org.uk - 6275958πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Sourton

Sourton β€” a village in england south west.

Lake ViaductπŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· South West England

Lake Viaduct

Lake Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Sign at Cuthman's Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4927329πŸ“· 3

Manor houses Β· South West England

Collaven Manor

Collaven Manor β€” Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

β†— collavenmanor.co.uk
Granite Way at Sourton Down - geograph.org.uk - 596258πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

Sourton Down Cross

Sourton Down Cross β€” a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Toilet Block at parking area by A30, Sourton Down - geograph.org.uk - 2606817πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Where to eat & stay near Sourton Tors

Places to stay

Toilet Block at parking area by A30, Sourton Down - geograph.org.uk - 2606817πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Shortacombe , The A386 - geograph.org.uk - 7114473πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Fox & Hounds Hotel

Fox & Hounds Hotel β€” a hotel in england south west.

Free↗ foxandhoundshotel.com
Shortacombe , The A386 - geograph.org.uk - 7114473πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Fox and Hounds

Fox and Hounds β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ foxandhoundshotel.com
A30, Okehampton by-pass, on east side of West Okement - geograph.org.uk - 6395036πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Betty Cottles Inn

Betty Cottles Inn β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— bettycottlesinn.com
Footpath in Lydford - geograph.org.uk - 3925559πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Lydford Caravan & Camp Site

Lydford Caravan & Camp Site β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ lydfordsite.co.uk
The A30, south of Okehampton - geograph.org.uk - 1947292πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Bracken Tor

YHA Bracken Tor β€” a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Places to eat & drink

Lewdown , The Redcliffes - geograph.org.uk - 5613263πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blue Lion Public House

The Blue Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Oxenham Arms, South Zeal - geograph.org.uk - 1092524πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Oxenham Arms

The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— theoxenhamarms.com
Direction Sign - Signpost at Acorn Cottage crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 8281460πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Sportsmans Arms

Sportsmans Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

Entrance to the churchyard, Hatherleigh - geograph.org.uk - 1803913πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Warren House Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6361945πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Warren House Inn

Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— warrenhouseinn.co.uk
Tavistock Enterprise Hub - geograph.org.uk - 6275882πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· South West England

(White Hart Inn) Public House

(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Mountains & hills Β· South West England

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Ballard Down β€” Named summit at 160 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sourton Tors?
Sourton Tors is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 4HN), in the parish of Sourton.
What is Sourton Tors?
Sourton Tors β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 441 m.
How do I get to Sourton Tors?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 4HN.
Is Sourton Tors a protected site?
Yes β€” Sourton Tors is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Sourton Tors?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 4HN.