Dartmoor & Exmoor
Easdon Tor
439M
1440FT
About Easdon Tor
Rising above the eastern fringes of Dartmoor, Easdon Tor is a broad, heather-clad hill topped by a weathered granite outcrop. At 439m, it offers a commanding perspective over the Bovey Valley towards the distinctive silhouette of Bowerman’s Nose and the high ridge of Hameldown. It is a quiet, characterful Hump.
Key Statistics
Rank
44th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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123m
Nearest Town
North Bovey
Geology
Easdon Tor is made of solid granite. It formed as a massive pool of molten rock that cooled deep underground before being revealed by erosion.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SX729823
Latitude
50.6265°N
Longitude
3.7983°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a contraction of 'East Down', marking its position as one of the most easterly significant heights on the Dartmoor granite.
- •Looking south-west from the summit rocks, the famous granite stack of Bowerman’s Nose is clearly visible standing on the neighbouring slopes of Hayne Down.
- •To the north-west, the view drops into the Bovey Valley, where the church tower of North Bovey is tucked into the landscape below the rounded bulk of Meldon Hill.
- •At 439m high, it qualifies as a Hump (a hill with a Hundred Metres of Prominence), ensuring a proper pull for the legs regardless of which side you approach from.
- •The summit trig pillar is a popular rubbing post for local ponies, who usually maintain a much more stoic expression regarding the 360-degree views than the average walker.