Glastonbury Tor – Glastonbury Tor loop from Glastonbury

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Glastonbury Tor – Glastonbury Tor loop from Glastonbury

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Glastonbury Tor – Glastonbury Tor loop from Glastonbury

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5.38km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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444 m

Glastonbury Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Archaeology & History

The present day Market Cross that stands in Glastonbury’s High Street, ornate though it may look, replaced a much earlier and more memorable monument. The one we …

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1.60 km

White Spring, Glastonbury

Highlight • Natural Monument

THE BEAUTIFULLY SCULPTED GARDENS OF the Chalice Well surround Glastonbury’s most famous natural water source, the Red Spring, so called for the iron oxide it deposits in its basin. But …

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2.42 km

Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Climb

A legendary gateway to the underworld and where lay lines cross. Site of an old church where the tower is all that is left. A steep climb from either side, …

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2.77 km

Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Summit

Climbing the hill, which is thought by some to be the Arthurian Avalon, rewards you with amazing views of the Somerset Levels, Dorset, Wiltshire and Wales. On its top, you …

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2.83 km

Glastonbury Tor

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Glastonbury Tor has long since been iconic as a scenic viewpoint. The Tor is a grand tower with outstanding views out over the surrounding countryside. Nowhere is this more prevalent …

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3.38 km

Glastonbury Tor

Highlight • Historical Site

You can spot Glastonbury Tor from miles around as you ride along the flat lanes in the Somerset Levels. Perched atop a hill, it's a definitive landmark of the area. …

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3.41 km

Shepton Mallet Turnpike Tollgate

Highlight • Historical Site

This is on the side of the old Tollgate opposite the entrance to the Tor

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4.94 km

St Margaret's Chapel and Almshouses

Highlight • Religious Site

This group of buildings dates back to around the 11th Century, when Glastonbury was a major pilgrimage destination. It was at first a Hospital for up to 13 sick men …

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5.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.08 km

1.53 km

952 m

707 m

124 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

1.36 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 4 November

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Comments

May 18, 2026,UK, England: Glastonbury

What would we be without legends, sagas, and myths?
Glastonbury is said to have once been the island of Avalon and the tomb of King Arthur and Guinevere is said to have been discovered at the abbey.

The view from Glastonbury Tor is great.

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