Alex Tor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alex Tor |
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The large and intricate cairn on the summit.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 291 m (955 ft) |
| Prominence | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Isolation | 2.22 miles |
| Listing | TuMP |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bodmin Moor, England |
| OS grid | SX118787 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 200, Explorer 109 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | granite tor |
Alex Tor is a cool, cone-shaped hill that stands tall at 291 meters (about 955 feet). You can find it in the western part of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England. It's a great spot for exploring and enjoying nature.
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What is Alex Tor?
Alex Tor is a type of hill known as a tor. This means it has natural rock formations, usually made of granite, at its top. It's a popular place for hikers and anyone who loves amazing views.
Exploring the Summit
When you reach the very top of Alex Tor, you'll discover some interesting things.
Rock Formations and Cairns
The summit has cool granite rock outcrops, which are natural rocks sticking out of the ground. There's also a large and detailed tor cairn. A cairn is a pile of stones, often built by people for different reasons, like marking a path or a special place.
Amazing Views
From the top of Alex Tor, you get incredible views all around! You can see far across the landscape. Other famous hills (also called 'tors') that you might spot include:
- Rough Tor
- Brown Willy
- Showery Tor
- Garrow Tor
- Butter's Tor
Getting There
Want to visit Alex Tor? It's quite easy to reach!
- You can park your car on the lane that runs past the tor.
- Just be careful not to go past any "Private Road" signs.
- From the parking spot, it's an easy walk of less than 1 kilometer (about half a mile) to the top.
Ancient History at Alex Tor
Alex Tor isn't just about great views; it also has a fascinating past!
- On the western side of the hill, you can find traces of very old homes.
- These are called hut circles, which are the stone foundations of ancient round houses.
- You can also see the remains of an ancient farmstead, showing that people lived and farmed here many, many years ago.
