If you enjoy this short climb then you may also like to try the walk up Burrow Mump which is quite similar. It is thought to be the location of Avalon, the place where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was forged and later where Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds after the Battle of Camlann. The Tor is located in the middle of the Summerland Meadows, part of the Somerset Levels, rising to an elevation of 518 feet (158 m). Further Information and Other Local Ideas Please keep them on leads near grazing sheep though.

Dog Walkingĭogs will love climbing up the tor and you will probably see many other dog walkers on your outing. You can find it at 4 Chilkwell St with a postcode of BA6 8DB for your sat navs. The pub has a nice beer garden with views towards the tor.

It's just a short downhill stroll from the Tor and within a stone's throw of the Chalice Well Gardens. The Rifleman's Arms is a great choice for some refreshments after your walk. Glastonbury Tor Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map Glastonbury Tor Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map Glastonbury Tor OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking Glastonbury Tor Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking You can also explore the apple orchards at the bottom of the Tor before returning to the abbey. At the summit you will find the 15th century St Michael's Tower where you can enjoy marvellous views over Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Wales and the nearby Polden Hills. From the abbey you head to the Tor summit on good footpaths passing Bushy Combe and Chalice Hill on the way. The site is 36 acres and open to the public so its well worth exploring the area and marvelling at the fascinating architecture and history of the abbey before climbing the Tor. The abbey was originally founded in the 7th century and rebuilt in the 14th century after a fire in 1184 destroyed the buildings. You start off at the Grade I listed, Scheduled Ancient Monument of Glastonbury Abbey. The circular walk runs for about 2 miles with a moderate climb on the way. This popular walk takes you from the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey to the summit of the iconic Glastonbury Tor.

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