Alex Tor

Alex Tor

The large and intricate cairn on the summit.
Highest point
Elevation 291 m (955 ft)[1]
Prominence 30 m (98 ft)[1]
Isolation 2.22 miles
Listing TuMP
Coordinates 50°35′N 4°40′W / 50.583°N 4.667°W / 50.583; -4.667Coordinates: 50°35′N 4°40′W / 50.583°N 4.667°W / 50.583; -4.667
Geography
Location Bodmin Moor, England
OS grid SX118787
Topo map OS Landranger 200, Explorer 109
Geology
Mountain type granite tor

Alex Tor is a conical hill, 291 metres (955 ft) high, located in the west of Bodmin Moor in the county of Cornwall, England.[2]

At the summit of Alex Tor are granite rock outcrops and a large and intricate tor cairn. There are panoramic views from the summit plateau and other tors visible include: Rough Tor, Brown Willy, Showery Tor, Garrow Tor and Butter's Tor.[3]

Parking is possible on the lane running SW to NE past the tor, but not beyond the Private Road sign. From here it is an easy climb of less than 1 kilometre.[3]

On the western flank of the hill there are hut circles and the remains of an ancient farmstead.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Alex Tor at www.hill-bagging.co.uk. Accessed on 1 Sep 2013
  2. 1 2 Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer map series, No. 109
  3. 1 2 Torbagging the Easy Way #2: Alex Tor at kernow-torbagging.co.uk. Accessed on 1 Sep 2013
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