High Tor

No. 262 of 4,391 in the Peak District, No. 7 for hikes, No. 16 for views. Nature, 12.6 km from Bakewell, just outside the Peak District National Park.

High Tor
Photo: John Warwick Smith (1749 - 1831) – Artist (British) Born in Cumberland. Died in London. Details on Google Art Project, Public domain

A 205-metre peak.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
205 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Website
peakdistrictinformation.com/visits/hightor.phpOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.70 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Red LionGrade II* listed, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Square and Compass Camp SiteStay, 8.4 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkCamping
Birchwood FarmStay, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkCamping
Middlehills FarmStay, 11 km from BakewellCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cromford Mill Cheese Shop14 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Old Poet's Corner14 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ostello Lounge12 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Grouse Inn7.4 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Cromford MillsGrade I listed, 14 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
National Stone Centre15 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Peak District Mining Museum13 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
High Peak Junction16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage