Mountains & hills · South West England
Leighon Tor
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Leighon Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 377 m.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station · 7.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Leighon Tor is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 377 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leighon Tor is a mountain located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers various walking trails for hikers. The area is known for its natural beauty and panoramic views. Visitors can expect a typical outdoor experience, with opportunities for exploration and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5947, -3.7557
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Bovey Tracey
- Postcode
- TQ13 9XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: n13464561665 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q96896551 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leighon Tor?
- Leighon Tor is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 9XJ), in the parish of Bovey Tracey.
- What is Leighon Tor?
- Leighon Tor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 377 m.
- How do I get to Leighon Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 7.6 km away. The nearest town is Widecombe in the Moor. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 9XJ.
- Is Leighon Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Leighon Tor is part of the EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Leighon Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 9XJ.