The Top 9 Peaks in South Hams
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in South Hams is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 9
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in South Hams for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in South Hams for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Prawle Point
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The jagged coastline of the South Hams is a notorious ‘ship trap’, which it’s said was exploited by unscrupulous ‘wreckers’ who would lure vessels to their doom. The fables are …
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Combestone Tor
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Dartmoor is home to more than 160 tors but Combestone Tor is one of the easiest to access by bike and car as the road passes right by. Not only …
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Western Beacon Summit
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Western Beacon is Dartmoor’s most southerly beacon and affords breathtaking views over Ivybridge and the South Hams. The summit is scattered with ancient cairns, too.
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Butterdon Hill Summit
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Butterdon Hill is a summit in the southern region of Dartmoor National Park.
The hill features the remains of a small stone circle and a stone row, too. From the …
The hill features the remains of a small stone circle and a stone row, too. From the …
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Long Stone, Piles Hill
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Piles Hill is a summit in southern Dartmoor that affords excellent views over the landscape, stretching as far as Plymouth Sound in clear conditions. On the hilltop, you will find …
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Pupers Hill
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A small tor with a choice of pathways leading down from it. You can link up with Abbott's Way or down toward Scorriton Down.
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Eastern White Barrow
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Coming up from the south it appears like a surfacing submarine on the horizon.
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Black Tor
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Slightly tanned footpath along the babbling river dart along with many small waterfalls and pools. Good footwear is required for the last stretch up the heath. Wonderful view
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Woolwell Road High Point, Plymouth
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Woolwell Road at 160m is one of the 184 UK County/Unitary High Points. It is the HP for the Unitary Authority of Plymouth. The 'top' is actually in the middle …
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