Dartmoor & Exmoor
Gisperdown
302M
991FT
About Gisperdown
Sitting on the fringes of the uplands near South Molton, this Tump offers a quieter alternative to the more popular moorland peaks. Reaching just under 1,000 feet, its slopes are characterized by a patchwork of farmland and woodland, providing a grounded, rural walking experience away from the busier tourist trails.
Key Statistics
Rank
115th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Dartmoor
Prominence
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31
Nearest Town
Didworthy
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of granite and altered volcanic rocks. These sit alongside hardened layers of sandstone and mudstone transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SX697631
Latitude
50.4532°N
Longitude
3.8368°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from a local farmstead or a personal name paired with the Old English 'dun', signifying a rounded hill or upland.
- •Reaching 302 metres, this summit qualifies as a Tump, a classification for hills with at least 30 metres of prominence, drawing those who enjoy exploring less-frequented rural peaks.
- •The summit offers clear views across the Mole Valley and the verdant, rolling farmland that characterises this corner of the Devon countryside.
- •At 991 feet, Gisperdown misses out on the 1,000-foot milestone by a mere nine feet—a shortfall that likely bothers the official surveyors more than the local walkers.