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Dartmoor & Exmoor
Amicombe Hill [Kitty Tor]
586M
1922FT
About Amicombe Hill [Kitty Tor]
Tucked deep within the remote northern reaches of Dartmoor, this broad, high plateau is defined by its wild, peat-heavy terrain and the small summit outcrop known as Kitty Tor. It offers a rugged sense of isolation, looking out across the deep West Okement valley toward the spectacular skyline of Great Links Tor.
Key Statistics
Rank
7th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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36.3m
Nearest Town
West Devon
Geology
You are walking on a solid foundation of granite. This rock formed from a massive pool of molten magma that cooled and hardened deep beneath the ground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SX566872
Latitude
50.6668°N
Longitude
4.0305°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Amicombe is thought to derive from the Old English for 'valley of the river Amme,' referring to the nearby Amicombe Brook which drains the boggy plateau towards the West Okement.
- •Sitting within the Okehampton Firing Range, access to the summit is strictly governed by MoD live-firing schedules; red flags or lamps indicate when the area is closed to the public.
- •From the summit rocks of Kitty Tor, there are clear, unobstructed views south across the dramatic ravine of Tavy Cleave and the distant, rounded heights of Fur Tor.
- •Despite the grand title of 'Tor,' Kitty is a modest collection of granite slabs that barely peeks above the surrounding peat, proving that on Dartmoor, height and stature don't always go hand-in-hand.