High Willhays

Sylvia · Dartmoor

High Willhays

622 m · 2,041 ft

High Willhays

Sylvia · Dartmoor

High Willhays

622 m · 2,041 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0). Tor details: Tors of DartmoorHeight622 m2,041 ft
Grid RefSX 58027 89220
OS MapOL28OS Explorer

The highest point on Dartmoor, a broad top above the West Okement valley with Yes Tor about a kilometre to the north. The summit is a string of low, weathered outcrops with a cairn on the highest rock. It lies inside the Okehampton firing range, so check the firing times before you go.

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Rock & Ground

Granite, weathered into low outcrops.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance6.7 mi10.8 km
Ascent460 m1,510 ft
Time3h 26mwalking
Start & FinishMeldon Reservoir car parkSX 5615 9178 · circular route
Directions

Also on this route: Yes Tor, Black Tor

Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.

Nearby Sylvias

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