Sharp Tor (Lydford)

Sharp Tor is on the western edge of Dartmoor and like nearby Hare Tor, it has fabulous views in all directions, particularly to the west where Cornwall is laid out in front of you. Sharp Tor sits within the Willsworthy firing range so check firing times before heading up to this one. A good approach to Sharp Tor is from Lane End, heading up over Ger Tor and Hare Tor to this one, heading back via White Hill and the rifle ranges.

Height – 515metres         OS Grid Reference – SX550848          Mark out of 10 – 8

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Looking back to Sharp tor and Great Links Tor. Brat Tor on the far left.

Looking back to Sharp Tor and Great Links Tor. Brat Tor on the far left.

Heading for Sharp Tor on a warm March day, Hare Tor to the right.

Heading for Sharp Tor on a warm March day, Hare Tor to the right.

Looking to Great Links Tor from Sharp Tor.

Looking to Great Links Tor from Sharp Tor.

From the summit of Sharp Tor looking over to Cornwall

From the summit of Sharp Tor looking over to Cornwall