Mountains & hills · South West England
Tolborough Tor
In or near Altarnun.
Tolborough Tor — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Tolborough Tor is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tolborough Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Dartmoor National Park, known for its rugged terrain and distinctive granite outcrops. This site offers a variety of walking trails that provide access to panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, reflecting the natural beauty and geological significance of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5721, -4.5781
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15 7TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615889 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tolborough Tor?
- Tolborough Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7TJ), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is Tolborough Tor?
- Tolborough Tor — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Tolborough Tor?
- Drivers can use postcode PL15 7TJ.
- Is Tolborough Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Tolborough Tor is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tolborough Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7TJ. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.