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Gibbet Hill
Devon
Gibbet Hill is a small granite tor rising from the open moorland of central Dartmoor. Its name carries the weight of history, though like many Dartmoor place names, the exact origins are uncertain. The tor itself offers a simple, uncluttered summit with the characteristic granite outcrops and moorland turf typical of Dartmoor's higher ground.
The approach is direct and undemanding, across accessible moorland that opens out with views across the moor to surrounding tors and ridges. This is walking country that rewards a steady pace and an eye for the landscape rather than dramatic scrambling. The tor sits comfortably within the network of paths and commons that cross central Dartmoor, making it a natural stop on longer walks across the high moor.
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