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Brat Tor

Hill, Mountain in Devon West Devon

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Brat Tor

The Dartmoor Inn near Lydford Beside the A386 road to Tavistock and Plymouth. By one of the entry points onto the moor. Sadly, the inn is closed on three nights a week - a sign of the times?
The Dartmoor Inn near Lydford Credit: John Lucas

Brat Tor, also known as Widgery Cross, is a prominent hill located in the Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. With an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters), it is considered one of the highest tors in the region. Brat Tor is situated near the village of Mary Tavy, approximately 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) northwest of Tavistock.

This hill is characterized by its rugged and rocky landscape, typical of the tors found in Dartmoor. The summit of Brat Tor is adorned with a granite cross, known as Widgery Cross, which was erected in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The cross stands at 10 feet (3 meters) tall and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding moorland and the nearby tors, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Brat Tor is renowned for its diverse wildlife and rich biodiversity. The hill is covered in a variety of vegetation, including heather, gorse, and grasses. The surrounding moorland is home to a range of animal species, such as Dartmoor ponies, sheep, and various bird species, including skylarks and buzzards.

Visitors to Brat Tor can enjoy various walking routes and hiking trails that lead to the summit, allowing them to explore the natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park. The hill's remote location and peaceful atmosphere make it an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.65157/-4.0673402 or Grid Reference SX5385. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Dartmoor Inn near Lydford Beside the A386 road to Tavistock and Plymouth. By one of the entry points onto the moor. Sadly, the inn is closed on three nights a week - a sign of the times?
The Dartmoor Inn near Lydford
Beside the A386 road to Tavistock and Plymouth. By one of the entry points onto the moor. Sadly, the inn is closed on three nights a week - a sign of the times?
A right of way onto the moor Leading to the Dartmoor Common Land, also leads to a public car park a short distance ahead.
A right of way onto the moor
Leading to the Dartmoor Common Land, also leads to a public car park a short distance ahead.
Pathway on the edge of Dartmoor common/access land Across High Down. Great Links Tor ahead.
Pathway on the edge of Dartmoor common/access land
Across High Down. Great Links Tor ahead.
Three options for crossing the River Lyd You can ford the river, hop over the stepping stones or use the footbridge. I chose the latter!
Three options for crossing the River Lyd
You can ford the river, hop over the stepping stones or use the footbridge. I chose the latter!
The footbridge over the River Lyd Looking towards Great Links Tor.
The footbridge over the River Lyd
Looking towards Great Links Tor.
The river Lyd ford
The river Lyd ford
Heading across Arms Tor There doesn't appear to be a defined path here. If there is, I had wandered off it.
Heading across Arms Tor
There doesn't appear to be a defined path here. If there is, I had wandered off it.
Easy walking on the slopes of Brat Tor This area is littered with old workings which have to be negotiated whilst climbing the hill.
Easy walking on the slopes of Brat Tor
This area is littered with old workings which have to be negotiated whilst climbing the hill.
Moorland between Arms Tor and Brat Tor Heading for Bleak House.
Moorland between Arms Tor and Brat Tor
Heading for Bleak House.
Looking towards Widgery Cross The cross was constructed to commemorate the 1887 Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria by William Widgery, a noted Dartmoor artist.
Looking towards Widgery Cross
The cross was constructed to commemorate the 1887 Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria by William Widgery, a noted Dartmoor artist.
Path ascending towards Lower Dunna Goat Not to be confused with Higher Dunna Goat!
Path ascending towards Lower Dunna Goat
Not to be confused with Higher Dunna Goat!
Widgery Cross on Brat Tor Viewed from near Dick's Well.
Widgery Cross on Brat Tor
Viewed from near Dick's Well.
Boundary Stone by Dick's Well As shown by the OS. Marks the boundary between Lydford Parish and Dartmoor Common.
Boundary Stone by Dick's Well
As shown by the OS. Marks the boundary between Lydford Parish and Dartmoor Common.
Cloud descending over Great Links Tor
Cloud descending over Great Links Tor
Widgery Cross on Brat Tor Viewed from the Dartmoor access track near the Dartmoor Inn.
Widgery Cross on Brat Tor
Viewed from the Dartmoor access track near the Dartmoor Inn.
Ladder stile beside the path to Bleak House Across the stile for a public footpath to Nodden Gate and beyond.
Ladder stile beside the path to Bleak House
Across the stile for a public footpath to Nodden Gate and beyond.
On the path to Bleak House approaching the River Lyd crossing Brat Tor rises on the right and Arms Tor is on the left.
On the path to Bleak House approaching the River Lyd crossing
Brat Tor rises on the right and Arms Tor is on the left.
River Lyd stepping stones and ford There is also a footbridge just out of shot on the left.
River Lyd stepping stones and ford
There is also a footbridge just out of shot on the left.
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Brat Tor is located at Grid Ref: SX5385 (Lat: 50.65157, Lng: -4.0673402)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Brat Tor
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Lat/Long: 50.6514366/-4.0672708
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Widgery Cross
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Lat/Long: 50.6516021/-4.0673654
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