Top 10 Recommended Tors in South West England

In the north west of Bodmin Moor. Easily accessible with some quite superb rock structures. Try Showery Tor and Brown Willy in the local area.

One of Dartmoor's finest. In the west of the Park up the road from Tavistock. If you can catch late light as the sun sets in the west, you'll see these rock structures at their best.

Perhaps South West England's most famous tor. Exceptionally popular. In the local area, try Hound Tor (East Dartmoor).

On the South West Coast Path in the South Devon AONB. From its top, there are quite exceptional views of The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary.

Along with High Willhays, this is the highest ground in southern England. On a clear day, the views to the Cornwall coast and Exmoor National Park are superb.

Beautiful fin of rock by Burrator Reservoir. A miniature version of the mighty Tryfan in Snowdonia National Park. Great for a scramble.

Internationally famous tor in Somerset. In the local area, make sure you visit Wells Cathedral.

Arguably the most remote area in southern England. It's a big yomp in to get to the tor but the views and rock structures are reward enough.

A massive ridge of rock in the eastern section of Bodmin Moor. Great for a scramble and offers fine views of the western edge of Dartmoor National Park.

A high tor in Dartmoor National Park. Superb panoramic views.