Mountains & hills · South West England
South Hessary Tor
In or near Princetown.
South Hessary Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 452 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
South Hessary Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 452 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
South Hessary Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. This prominent feature offers striking views of the surrounding landscape. It is a notable point for walkers and climbers, with various routes available for different skill levels. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5341, -3.9806
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Dartmoor Forest
- Postcode
- PL20 6SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: n324412632 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Tor Royal B&B
B&Bs · 0.8 km
Plume of Feathers Campsite
Campsites · 1.2 km
River Swincombe
Museums · 1.3 km
Dartmoor Distillery
Distilleries · 1.4 km
Princetown War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Princetown
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Prison View
Viewpoints · 1.6 km
Hart Tor
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Crock of Gold (Cairn and Cist)
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.7 km
Cists
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Church of St Michael, Princetown
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Oakery Clapper Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Tor Royal B&B
Tor Royal B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Plume of Feathers Campsite
Plume of Feathers Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Museums · South West England
River Swincombe
River Swincombe — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Princetown War Memorial
Princetown War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near South Hessary Tor
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Tor Royal B&B
Tor Royal B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Plume of Feathers Campsite
Plume of Feathers Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Beardown Farm
Beardown Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Prince Hall Hotel
Prince Hall Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Langstone Manor Park
Langstone Manor Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Dartmoor Hostel Bellever
YHA Dartmoor Hostel Bellever — a hostel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
(White Hart Inn) Public House
(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Sir Francis Drake Public House
Sir Francis Drake Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Cornish Arms
The Cornish Arms — a restaurant in england south west.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Sportsmans Arms
Sportsmans Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Hessary Tor?
- South Hessary Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6SL), in the parish of Dartmoor Forest.
- What is South Hessary Tor?
- South Hessary Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 452 m.
- How do I get to South Hessary Tor?
- The nearest town is Princetown. Drivers can use postcode PL20 6SL.
- How do I get to South Hessary Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6SL. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.