Yes Tor

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Yes Tor
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Yes Tor
Highest point
Elevation 619 m (2,031 ft)
Prominence 24 m (79 ft) [1]
Listing Nuttall
Coordinates 50°41′35″N4°00′43″W / 50.69317°N 4.01182°W / 50.69317; -4.01182
Geography
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Yes Tor
Yes Tor in Devon
Location Dartmoor, England
OS grid SX580901
Topo map OS Landranger 191

Yes Tor /ˈjɛs/ is the second highest point on Dartmoor, Devon, South West England, at 619 metres (2,031 ft) above sea level. It is one of only two wholly English peaks south of the Peak District National Park—the other being nearby High Willhays—that are above 2,000 feet (610 m).

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It lies within a British Army firing range and safe access is only possible on days or nights when firing is not taking place. See the current Dartmoor Firing Notice. [2]

Yes Tor is 2 metres (7 feet) lower than the nearby High Willhays.

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References

  1. Yes Tor - Peakbagger.com
  2. Dartmoor Training Area – Firing Notice
  3. "When Yes Reached a Crossroads with the Murky 'Tormato'".
  4. Welch, Chris (2008). Close to the Edge – The Story of Yes. Omnibus Press (p. 175).
  5. Staff (2018). Yes: The Ultimate Music Guide. Uncut Magazine (p. 75).

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