High Willhays

High Willhays

Infobox Mountain
Name = High Willhays
Photo = High_Willhays.jpg
Caption = High Willhays with Yes Tor beyond
Elevation = 621 m (2,039 ft)
Location = Dartmoor, England
Range =
Prominence = "c." 533 m [ [http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=9545 High Willhays - Peakbagger.com ] ]
Parent peak = Cross Fell
Coordinates = coord|50.41|N|4.00|E|region:TR_type:mountain|display=inline,title
Topographic
OS "Landranger" 191
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Age =
Easiest route =
Grid_ref_UK = SX580892
Listing = Marilyn, Hewitt, County Top, Nuttall
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High Willhays is the highest point on Dartmoor, Devon, at 621 m (2,039 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in Great Britain south of the Brecon Beacons. High Willhays and nearby Yes Tor are the only summits in England south of the Peak District to rise above 2,000 feet, apart from Black Mountain which is on the Welsh border.

This remote spot in the northern part of Dartmoor is situated within the Danger Zone — an area used periodically by the British Army for exercises. Red flags are raised around the perimeter when firing is due to be taking place.

References

* Dartmoor National Park Authority, " [http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/lab-geninfo.pdf General Information: Dartmoor Factsheet] ", 2004, p. 1

External links

*Computer generated summit panorama [http://www.viewfinderpanoramas.org/panoramas/ENG/dartmoor.gifHigh Willhays]


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