Hawk's Tor

About Hawk's Tor

Perched on the eastern edge of the moorland, this rugged granite outcrop is defined by its weathered stacks and sense of isolation. The summit provides a clear vantage point over the Withey Brook valley, looking directly toward the formidable ridge of Kilmar Tor and the distant Tamar Valley.

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Did You Know?

• •The name originates from the Old English 'hafoc', referring to the birds of prey that have long used these high granite outcrops as vantage points for hunting across the surrounding moor.
• •The summit is home to a notable logan stone, a massive boulder balanced so precisely on the bedrock that it was once famously capable of being rocked by a single person.
• •From the highest point, the views are dominated by the nearby spine of Kilmar Tor to the north and the ancient Stripple Stones henge nestled on the lower slopes to the west.
• •Archaeologists have identified several Bronze Age hut circles and prehistoric field systems on the tor's flanks, indicating that this exposed high ground was once a site of significant human habitation.
• •While the name promises majestic raptors, the most frequent visitors to the summit are sheep seeking a windbreak and walkers double-checking their maps in the mist.