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Fur Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Fur Tor

A sprawling granite tor above the River Tavy headwaters with a climbable summit stack and views stretching to Cornwall.

Furze Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Furze Tor

Small metamorphic outcrop below Boulters Tor, named for the gorse bush crowning its summit rocks.

Ger Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Ger Tor

A substantial granite spur commanding Tavy Cleave from the west, known as the Sentinel of the Cleave, with steep drops into the river on its eastern flank.

Gidleigh Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Gidleigh Tor

Rocky granite outcrop half a mile south of Gidleigh village, known locally as Prinsep's Folly after a house built here in 1848 that was soon abandoned.

Great Combe Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Great Combe Tor

Dark metamorphic outcrop on Dartmoor's far west above Peter Tavy, with dramatic north-facing crags and small oaks clinging to the rocks.

Great Links Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Great Links Tor

A must visit tor on Dartmoor's north-western flank, standing 582 metres high with excellent views across the moor.

Great Mis Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Great Mis Tor

One of Dartmoor's largest tors with massive granite outcrops commanding the skyline above the River Walkham, marked by a military flag pole.

Great Staple Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Great Staple Tor

Striking granite stacks with a distinctive corridor between two main piles, rising 455m above West Dartmoor near Merrivale.

Great Trowlesworthy Tor
Tors & Landmarks

Great Trowlesworthy Tor

A massive granite rockpile on the south moor's edge near Cadover Bridge, marked by pink granite and old quarry scars.