Glastonbury Tor
From the town past the Chalice Well to the tower on the tor, with the Levels all round.
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 158 m
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About this walk
Glastonbury Tor is an easy 5 km circular walk with 140 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Glastonbury Market Cross (grid reference ST 499 388). The start can be reached by public transport.
Glastonbury Tor rises alone from the flat Somerset Levels, topped by the tower of a medieval church and wrapped in legends of Avalon and the Grail. From the town, the walk passes the Chalice Well gardens, where a spring runs red with iron, and climbs the stepped path to the summit.
On a clear day the view takes in the Mendips, the Quantocks and the Bristol Channel. Return by the lanes on the other side.
Route
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1
Chalice Well
Walk out of the town past the Chalice Well.
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2
The tor
Climb the steps to the tower and return by the lanes.
Summit
Glastonbury Tor
158 m
On the way
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Glastonbury AbbeyAbbey · 100 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Glastonbury Tor take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5 km route, which has 140 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glastonbury Market Cross (grid reference ST 499 388). Car parks in the town (charge); none at the tor.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Wells, Street and Bristol. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Pavements, lanes and a steep stepped path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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