Dartmoor & Exmoor
Christ Cross
262M
860FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
157th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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173m
Nearest Town
Silverton
Geology
As you climb, you'll walk over layers of hardened mud and silt, alongside rugged rocks made of fused stone fragments.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SS964052
Latitude
50.8370°N
Longitude
3.4726°W
Did You Know?
- •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.