List of hills of Devon facts for kids

Devon is a beautiful county in southwest England, famous for its stunning countryside and many hills. This article will tell you all about some of the most important hills in Devon. People love to visit these hills for hiking, exploring ancient sites, and enjoying nature.

What Makes a Hill Special?

Hills and mountains are often measured by their height (how tall they are from sea level) and their prominence. Prominence is a bit different; it measures how much a hill rises from the lowest point connecting it to a higher hill. Think of it like this: if you're on a hill, how far down do you have to go before you start climbing another, higher hill? A hill with high prominence usually stands out more and offers amazing views!

In Devon, hills are often put into special groups based on their prominence:

• Marilyns: These are hills with a prominence of at least 150 metres (about 500 feet). They are usually quite noticeable.
• HuMPs: This stands for "Hundred Metre Prominence." These hills have a prominence of at least 100 metres but less than 150 metres.
• TuMPs: These hills have a prominence of at least 30 metres but less than 100 metres.

Hills with lower prominence might be smaller bumps on the side of a bigger hill, or they might be smaller hills that don't stand out as much.

Devon's Highest Points

In the United Kingdom, a "mountain" is usually considered to be at least 2,000 feet (about 610 metres) high. By this definition, Devon has two mountains, both found in the wild and beautiful area of Dartmoor:

• High Willhays: This is the highest point in Devon, reaching 621 metres (2,037 feet). It's also the highest point on Dartmoor. You'll find a large pile of stones, called a cairn, at its top.
• Yes Tor: Standing at 619 metres (2,031 feet), this is the second highest point on Dartmoor. It has a special marker called a trig point at its summit.

Hill	Height (m)	Prom. (m)	Grid ref.	Class	Parent Hill	Region	Remarks	Image
High Willhays	621	537	SX580892	Marilyn	High Street	Dartmoor	Devon's highest point and the highest on Dartmoor. Has a large stone cairn.
Yes Tor	619	24	SX580901	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	Second highest point on Dartmoor. Has a trig point.
Cut Hill	603	90	SX598827	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	One of the joint third highest points in Devon. It's a grassy mound.
Hangingstone Hill	603	48	SX617861	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	Another joint third highest point in Devon. Has a small stone cairn.
Great Links Tor	589	112	SX550867	HuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A rock formation near a trig point.
Amicombe Hill (Kitty Tor)	585	36	SX566872	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A rock formation with a flagpole nearby.
Black Hill (North-West Dartmoor)	584	23	SX604846	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A small stone cairn marks the flat top.
Cosdon Hill	550	82	SX636915	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is near a trig point.
Brown's House Top	539	27	SX614804	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A flat, grassy top.
Great Mis Tor	538	81	SX562769	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	Marked by a rock next to a flagpole.
Sittaford Tor	538	22	SX633830	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A grassy mound at the top.
Hameldown, Hamel Down	532	97	SX705799	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is near an ancient burial mound.
Steeperton Tor	532	31	SX618887	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is on a rock formation.
Hare Tor	531	26	SX550842	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is near an iron ring and flagpole.
Higher White Tor	527	49	SX619785	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	Has a stone cairn at the top.
North Hessary Tor	517	63	SX578742	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A trig point is at the top of this rock formation.
Ryder's Hill	515	109	SX659690	HuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is on a rock near a trig point.
Beardown Tors	513	32	SX602773	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is on the southeast part of a western rock formation.
East Mill Tor	513	26	SX599898	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A flat rock slab marks the top.
White Ridge	506	50	SX648821	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A flat, open top.
Assycombe Hill	497	56	SX665820	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	Near Fernworthy Forest. You can find ancient stone rows here.
Hookney Tor	497	22	SX699813	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	This tor is located on the Two Moors Way walking path.
Hound Tor	495	20	SS732368	Unclassified	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A rock formation close to a walking track.
Five Barrows Hill	493	81	SX628890	TuMP	Dunkery Beacon	Exmoor	The top is near a trig point on an ancient burial mound.
Penn Moor	493	41	SX602645	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is about 100m north-northeast of a trig point.
Birch Tor	487	35	SX686815	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A rock formation on open moorland. You can see signs of old settlements here.
Quickbeam Hill	481	35	SX653654	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	An open top with an ancient burial mound and a cross. Many signs of old settlements.
Belstone Tor	479	47	SX614920	TuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	A rock formation on open moorland. Ancient sites like the Nine Stones are nearby.
Rippon Tor	476	118	SX746755	HuMP	High Willhays	Dartmoor	The top is a rock slab near a trig point. There are ancient stone cairns here.
Shoulsbarrow Common	476	118	SS709392	TuMP	Dunkery Beacon	Exmoor	The top is at a fence line. An ancient hillfort, Shoulsbury Castle, is on its western side.

See also

• List of mountains and hills of the United Kingdom