Rough Tor

Overview

The jagged tor of Rough Tor is 1313 ft above sea level, making it the second highest point in Cornwall and a famous landmark of Bodmin Moor.

Hostels nearby

YHA Boscastle

Self-catering kitchen

Wheelchair accessible

Garden/grounds

Rough Tor

Camelford, PL32 9QJ

Map references

OS Grid Ref: SX130818

Lat/Lng: 50.606564, -4.643924

Contact information

Other things to do nearby

Children exploring a display in a museum

Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft

Houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artifacts. One of Cornwall's most popular museums.

Walking and Rambling around Boscastle

A stunning stretch of terrain and scenery to Tintagel.

Watersports at YHA Boscastle

Take a surf lesson at Widemouth bay and enjoy a well earned Fish and Chip supper in Bude before heading back to Boscastle for a pint of real ale in the Cob Web Inn.

Walker on Cornish coastal path near Tintagel

Walking and Rambling in Tintagel

Get back to nature and stride out on foot to explore the beauty of this part of the country. Whether it be walking routes or off the beaten track, you’re sure to enjoy wandering around and takin

Tintagel Castle

Set high on a craggy peninsular overlooking a dramatic stretch of Cornish coast, Tintagel Castle offers much more than regular English Heritage ruins.

Padstow harbour with Sealife Safari boat in foreground

Padstow Sealife Safaris

Sail out of Padstow harbour out of the spectacular Camel Estuary. Look out for Grey Seals, Dolphins, Porpoises and Basking Sharks. See the Sealife Safari website

Emma Kate Fishing Trips

Take to the sea and enjoy a mackerel or bass fishing trip, or wreck and reef trip from Padstow Harbour. Visit the Emma Kate website For bookings see the Padstow Angling Centre website

Camel Creek Adventure Park

Enter the magical land of Cornwall’s Camel Creek Adventure Park and hold on tight for Morgawr, the exciting roller coaster - great family fun! Visit the website

Tobias Ben Jacob at Sunset Sessions

Live on 29th July 2022 - Tobias has been a regular at the hostel since the beginning, the last time was the most magical; in the dark, by a fire to a captive audience.

Fly Yeti Fly at Sunset Sessions

Live on 28th August 2022 - Fly Yeti Fly are the Wiltshire-based acoustic duo Lorna Somerville and Darren Fisher.

The Speedgums at Sunset Sessions

Live on 2nd July 2022 - The Speedgums are a high energy and soulful three-piece band from Hay-on-Wye consisting of double bass, banjo, ukulele, trumpet, flute, harmonica and kazoo.