Dartmoor & Exmoor
Fox Tor
323M
1060FT
About Fox Tor
Situated on the eastern fringes of the moorland near Five Lanes, this granite-topped Tump provides a straightforward ascent with surprisingly expansive views. It offers a grounded, quiet atmosphere, overlooking the pastoral transition between the high moor and the Inny Valley, far removed from the busier tracks of the central heights.
Key Statistics
Rank
98th Highest in Region
Parent Range
England
Prominence
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35m
Nearest Town
Five Lanes
Geology
You are walking on solid granite, a hard rock formed from molten stone. This foundation is part of the massive Bodmin Intrusion.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SX226785
Latitude
50.5792°N
Longitude
4.5070°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Tor' is rooted in the Old Cornish and Celtic word for a 'belly' or 'swelling', used to describe the way these granite outcrops rise abruptly from the plateau of the moorland.
- •Looking west from the summit, the distinctive silhouettes of Brown Willy and Rough Tor—the highest points in the county—are clearly visible across the open expanse of the moor.
- •To the east, the view carries across the Tamar Valley toward the western ramparts of Dartmoor, with the sharp peak of Brentor and its lonely church often visible on a clear horizon.
- •The hill overlooks the historic village of Altarnun, known for the 'Cathedral of the Moors', a 15th-century church dedicated to St Nonna that serves as a landmark for those navigating the eastern moor.
- •While the metadata associates this hill with Dartmoor, its coordinates place it firmly on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, often leading to confusion with its more famous namesake near Whiteworks.