Yes Tor
Mountain Highest tor on Dartmoor, prominent granite hill
One of Dartmoor’s highest tors with granite outcrops and open moorland; walkers come for day hikes, rock scrambling and expansive upland views.
Yes Tor is a prominent granite tor on Dartmoor in Devon, England, with a summit elevation of 619 meters and recognized as one of the highest points on the moor.
Walkers reach the tor across open, often boggy moorland to find extensive exposed granite outcrops and broad views over Dartmoor on clear days. The tor is a frequent destination for hillwalks and day hikes rather than technical climbing, and it is commonly visited together with nearby high ground on the northern parts of the moor.
Like other Dartmoor tors, Yes Tor is a natural granite formation produced by long-term geological weathering and periglacial processes rather than by human construction; the tors have been prominent landscape features throughout the historic period and appear in local place names and maps.
The tor sits on northern Dartmoor in Devon, within the protected moorland landscape of Dartmoor National Park in southwest England.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 619 meters, making it one of the highest tors on Dartmoor and the second-highest point in southern England.
- Terrain and access: Exposed granite rock and open moorland characterize the summit area; routes are across unenclosed terrain and are subject to rapidly changing weather.
How to Get to Yes Tor #
Yes Tor sits in Dartmoor National Park in Devon. The nearest towns with public transport links are Okehampton and Princetown; from these points follow public footpaths and bridleways marked on Ordnance Survey maps. Parking is available at nearby lay-bys and car parks - check local signage for exact access points.
Tips for Visiting Yes Tor #
- Park at the nearby car parks on the western edge of Dartmoor to shorten the walk; public footpaths are well marked.
- Weather can be changeable even in summer; summit visits are best on clear mornings.
- Combine Yes Tor with the nearby High Willhays for a ridge walk between southern England's two highest tors.
Best Time to Visit Yes Tor #
A rocky tors on Dartmoor in southwestern England; one of the highest points in southern Britain.
Weather & Climate near Yes Tor #
Yes Tor's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1593 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (191 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
