Glastonbury Tor
A solitary sacred hill rising from the plain, crowned only by the tower of St Michael's Church and traditionally identified with King Arthur's Avalon
Glastonbury Tor is an isolated hill about 158 metres high on the Somerset Levels. Its summit holds only the tower of the 14th-century St Michael's Church, which makes it striking from far away. It is believed to be the Isle of Avalon of Arthurian legend, and it is also a sacred site for New Age belief and spiritual seekers in Britain.
The climb from town to the top takes about 20-30 minutes on a footpath, and the summit offers views across the Somerset plain. At the foot of the hill, the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey are said to have yielded the grave of King Arthur. Entry is free, but it is very windy at the top. The Glastonbury Festival, held every June, takes place nearby at Pilton.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Glastonbury Abbey
- Wells Cathedral
- Cheddar Gorge
- SS Great Britain
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Stourhead
- Royal Crescent
- Thermae Bath Spa