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High Willhays

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High Willhays — Named summit at 621 m.

High Willhays, mountains & hills in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 5.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

High Willhays is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 621 m.". Coordinates: 50.6852°, -4.0112°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

High Willhays ( WIL-eez, WIL-hayz), or according to some authorities High Willes, is the highest point on Dartmoor, Devon, at 621 metres (2,039 feet) above sea level, and the highest point in Southern England.

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Coordinates
50.6852, -4.0112
Address
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Nearest railway station
Okehampton5.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Willhays?
High Willhays is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
Is High Willhays a protected site?
Yes — High Willhays is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is High Willhays free to visit?
Yes, High Willhays is free to enter.
How do I get to High Willhays?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.3 km away.