Christ Cross

Situated in the rolling countryside near Silverton, this modest Devon summit provides a quiet alternative to the high moors. As a Marilyn, its prominence is far greater than its height suggests, offering a tranquil vantage point overlooking the Exe Valley toward the distant fringes of Dartmoor and the Blackdown Hills.

• •The name is shared with the nearby crossroads and likely originates from a medieval stone cross that served as a navigational marker for those traveling the ridge between Tiverton and Silverton.
• •It is notable for being one of the lowest hills in England to qualify as a Marilyn, a status it earns through its 154 metres of topographic prominence over the surrounding landscape.
• •The summit offers a surprisingly expansive panorama for its height, including views of the Sidmouth Gap on the Jurassic Coast and the long, high plateau of Exmoor to the north.
• •While technically a Marilyn, the ascent is unlikely to require oxygen tanks or crampons, though you may need to navigate a fair amount of deep Devon mud depending on the season.