Birch Tor

Mountain in South West England · 489 m

489 m
Elevation
37 m
Prominence
0.9 km
Hike length one way
50.6195, -3.8579
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Birch Tor

0.9 km
one way
59 m
of ascent
29 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

432 m925 m · 489 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
0.9 km on foot · ↑ 59 m · about 29 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 1.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 1.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Birch Tor?

Birch Tor is 489 m above sea level and lies in South West England. Its prominence is 37 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Birch Tor?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.9 km one way with 59 m of ascent. Expect around 29 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Birch Tor?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 0.9 km on foot · ↑ 59 m · about 29 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (about 1.0 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Birch Tor in Conquer?

Yes — Birch Tor is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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