Western Beacon

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Western Beacon

334 m · 1,096 ft

Western Beacon

Sylvia · Dartmoor

Western Beacon

334 m · 1,096 ft

Tor details: Tors of DartmoorHeight334 m1,096 ft
Grid RefSX 6542 5754
OS MapOL28OS Explorer

Western Beacon, above Ivybridge, is the most southerly hill on Dartmoor, with wide views over the South Hams. Old quarrying has taken a bite out of its rocks, long since grassed over.

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Rock & Ground

Granite outcrop beside an old, grassed-over quarry.

Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance5.0 mi8.0 km
Ascent210 m690 ft
Time2h 16mwalking
Start & FinishHarford Moor Gate car parkSX 6433 5953 · circular route
Directions

Also on this route: Ugborough Beacon

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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