Sharpitor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Sharpitor

412 m · 1,352 ft

Sharpitor

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Sharpitor

412 m · 1,352 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0). Tor details: Tors of DartmoorHeight412 m1,352 ft
Grid RefSX 55958 70344
OS MapOL28OS Explorer

Sharpitor stands just above the road near Burrator, with Leather Tor a short way to the south-west. Its north and east slopes are covered by one of the finest boulder fields on Dartmoor.

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Rock & Ground

Granite tor above wide fields of clitter.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance6.2 mi9.9 km
Ascent490 m1,610 ft
Time3h 14mwalking
Start & FinishNorsworthy Bridge, BurratorSX 5687 6930 · circular route
Directions

Also on this route: Leather Tor, Sheeps Tor, Down 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.

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