Little Tor

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Glamorgan

Wales

Little Tor

View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff by the church ruins Looking west-southwest. — View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff by the church ruins Credit: Robert Lamb

Little Tor is a small headland located in Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated along the rugged coastline of the Bristol Channel, offering stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and sea. The headland is characterized by its rocky terrain and steep cliffs that drop down to the sea below.

Little Tor is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, as it provides a challenging terrain for exploration and offers breathtaking views of the Welsh coastline. The headland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds and marine life that can be spotted along the cliffs and in the waters below.

Visitors to Little Tor can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the coastal paths, taking in the fresh sea air and panoramic views of the surrounding area. The headland is also a great spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds nesting in the cliffs and flying overhead.

Overall, Little Tor is a picturesque coastal feature that offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Glamorgan's coastline.

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Little Tor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.570135/-4.1272717 or Grid Reference SS5287. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff by the church ruins Looking west-southwest.

View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff by the church ruins

Looking west-southwest.

View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff by the church ruins #2 Looking southwest.

View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff by the church ruins #2

Looking southwest.

View of a section of the church ruins on top of the cliff above the Pennard Pill Looking west-southwest towards the Pennard Pill.

View of a section of the church ruins on top of the cliff above the Pennard Pill

Looking west-southwest towards the Pennard Pill.

View of the Pennard Pill and Northill Wood from the church ruins Looking west-northwest.

View of the Pennard Pill and Northill Wood from the church ruins

Looking west-northwest.

View of the Pennard Pill and Northill Wood from the church ruins #2 Looking north-northwest.

View of the Pennard Pill and Northill Wood from the church ruins #2

Looking north-northwest.

View of a section of the church ruins on top of the cliff above the Pennard Pill #2 Looking northwest.

View of a section of the church ruins on top of the cliff above the Pennard Pill #2

Looking northwest.

View of a section of the church ruins on top of the cliff above the Pennard Pill #3 Looking northwest.

View of a section of the church ruins on top of the cliff above the Pennard Pill #3

Looking northwest.

View of sand channels on the cliff face from the path leading to Pennard Looking west-southwest.

View of sand channels on the cliff face from the path leading to Pennard

Looking west-southwest.

View of the church ruins from the path leading to Three Cliffs Looking north.

View of the church ruins from the path leading to Three Cliffs

Looking north.

View of Northill Wood from the path leading to Three Cliffs Looking west-northwest.

View of Northill Wood from the path leading to Three Cliffs

Looking west-northwest.

Channel braiding in the Pennard Pill, viewed from the cliff top path Looking west-northwest.

Channel braiding in the Pennard Pill, viewed from the cliff top path

Looking west-northwest.

View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff top path Looking west-northwest.

View of the Pennard Pill from the cliff top path

Looking west-northwest.

View of Three Cliffs Bay from the cliff top Looking west-southwest.

View of Three Cliffs Bay from the cliff top

Looking west-southwest.

View of Three Cliffs Bay from the cliff top #2 Looking west-southwest.

View of Three Cliffs Bay from the cliff top #2

Looking west-southwest.

View of the Pennard Pill running through Three Cliffs Bay Looking west-southwest.

View of the Pennard Pill running through Three Cliffs Bay

Looking west-southwest.

View of a cliff arch on Three Cliffs Bay Looking southeast.

View of a cliff arch on Three Cliffs Bay

Looking southeast.

Cliff erosion on Three Cliffs Bay Looking east-southeast.

Cliff erosion on Three Cliffs Bay

Looking east-southeast.

View of the shingle berm on Three Cliffs Bay Looking east-northeast.

View of the shingle berm on Three Cliffs Bay

Looking east-northeast.

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Little Tor is located at Grid Ref: SS5287 (Lat: 51.570135, Lng: -4.1272717)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.570135,-4.1272717

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 51.5697049/-4.1284984

Great Tor

Climbing: route_top

Created By: Potlatch 0.8a

Place: locality

Sport: climbing

Lat/Long: 51.568654/-4.1230237

Climbing: route_bottom

Created By: Potlatch 0.8a

Sport: climbing

Lat/Long: 51.5684857/-4.1227878

Little Star Wall

Climbing: crag

Climbing Trad: yes

Natural: cliff

Sport: climbing

Lat/Long: 51.5695177/-4.1275348

West Tor

Climbing: crag

Climbing Trad: yes

Natural: cliff

Sport: climbing

Lat/Long: 51.570126/-4.130102

Bench

Lat/Long: 51.571855/-4.122657

Description: Lime Kiln

Disused Man Made: kiln

Historic: ruins

Lat/Long: 51.5714624/-4.1240683

Tor Bay

Natural: bay

Tourism: attraction

Lat/Long: 51.5694545/-4.1251328

Odin's Wall

Climbing: crag

Climbing Trad: yes

Natural: cliff

Sport: climbing

Lat/Long: 51.5689669/-4.1217401

Little Tor

Climbing: crag

Climbing Trad: yes

Natural: cliff

Sport: climbing

Lat/Long: 51.56937/-4.12798

Odin's Cave

Climbing: crag

Climbing Trad: yes

Natural: cliff

Sport: climbing

Lat/Long: 51.568967/-4.121902

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Seats: 2

Lat/Long: 51.571671/-4.1235026

Bicycle: no

Hiking: yes

Horse: no

Information: guidepost

Mtb: no

Ski: no

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.571639/-4.122015

Bicycle: yes

Hiking: yes

Horse: yes

Information: guidepost

Mtb: no

Ski: no

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.571781/-4.122783

Leather's Hole

Natural: cave_entrance

Lat/Long: 51.5686965/-4.1226134

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