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Walk 1212 - Glastonbury Tor

County/Area   Somerset
AuthorLou Johnson
Length2.5 miles / 4.1 km
Ascent430 feet / 130 metres
Gradeeasy

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This Somerset walk to the summit of Glastonbury Tor offers grand views across the surrounding countryside. Starting from Glastonbury centre, the route is a worthwhile way of spending a few hours when you are in the area.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet 141
OS LandrangerSheet 183

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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