Glastonbury Tor – Glastonbury Tor loop from Baltonsborough

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Glastonbury Tor – Glastonbury Tor loop from Baltonsborough

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Glastonbury Tor – Glastonbury Tor loop from Baltonsborough

04:12

15.9km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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5.60 km

Gog and Magog Ancient Oaks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gog & Magog are a pair of beautiful ancient oak trees situated on the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset.

The 1000-year-old oaks have become a part of local folklore and are considered sacred by many. Legend has it the trees have magical powers, and they are regularly visited by those seeking spiritual guidance or healing.

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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, but stunning views from the top. free access and no facilities on the site.

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7.05 km

Glastonbury Tor Topograph

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shows the distance to Geographical areas

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7.08 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 can find the ruins of 15th-century St Michael's Church. Especially beautiful near sunrise or sunset, but quite windy at the top. Comfortable footwear required.

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7.15 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 than half way up the Tor, where the steps lead you like a concrete snake up to the Tor. The Tor is ahead of you and Glastonbury is behind you, simply an outstanding viewpoint.

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8.66 km

Glastonbury High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Stroll through this bustling and vibrant high street belonging to the historic town of Glastonbury in Somerset. There are plenty of quirky and independent shops, cafés, and restaurants to discover where you can find crystals, healing products, artisanal food, and much more.

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8.83 km

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 see today, said Charles Pooley (1877),

“at the junction of the four streets, was erected in 1846, after the design of B. Ferrey, Esq., at the instance and the cost of a private individual. It is a Gothic pinnacled structure of a simple type, with no pretensions to elaborate architectural display.”

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9.11 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 with a Chapel (all paid for by Queen Margaret of Scotland).
Two rows of Men’s Almshouses replaced the Hospital in the 16th Century, but one row was demolished in the 1960s – its foundations are under the garden.
The Mary and Margaret Charity completed a large refurbishment and repair programme in 2012, including a new stone courtyard wall and disabled access WC, and a new West garden.

stmargaretschapel.org.uk/the-history

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